Genuine Adventure and True Cultural Bonds
Imagine standing beneath a vast African evening sky as dusk settles over a sea of glowing faces. Suddenly, a massive, towering pyre bursts into brilliant flames, casting a warm golden glow over thousands of traditional white garments, rhythmic dancers, and
Ethiopian Christmas, known as Gena, is celebrated on 7 January (Tahsas 29 in the Ethiopian calendar) by Ethiopian Orthodox, Eritrean Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic communities across the country. While Gena is observed throughout Ethiopia, it holds a deeper and more
On January 1st, much of the world pauses to welcome a new year. However, the New Year in Ethiopia, celebrated in September, provides a different cultural experience altogether. Flights are full, hotels are booked, and celebrations take place across continents.
A high-level delegation organized by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the UNESCO Ethiopia Office conducted an official visit to the historic cities of Dire Dawa and Harar, two of the country’s most culturally rich destinations. The delegation was
The Bull Jumping ceremony (known as Ukuli Bula in the Hamer language) is a multi-day event that involves the entire community. The climax is when the initiate, known as the Maza, must run back and forth across the backs of a line of 15 to 30 castrated male cattle. He must complete this four times without falling, symbolically leaving his childhood behind and crossing into adulthood