Celebrations in Ethiopia
MAP OF ETHIOPIA
Celebrations in Ethiopia are great and colourful events, mostly religious, and frequently take place over several days. Celebrations in Ethiopia are great and colourful events, mostly religious, and frequently take place over several days.
RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS Religion plays an important part of life in Ethiopia. Ceremonies are unique and impressive; especially Timket and Meskel festivals which provide colourful ceremonies and celebrations. People dress in traditional costume and celebrate festivals across the country with colourful unique ceremonies such as: Religion plays an important part of life in Ethiopia. Ceremonies are unique and impressive; especially Timket and Meskel festivals which provide colourful ceremonies and celebrations. People dress in traditional costume and celebrate festivals across the country with colourful unique ceremonies such as: Enkutatash (New Year), Meskel (Finding of the True Cross), Ledet (Christmas), Timket (Epiphany), Fasika (Easter).
THE PEOPLE DAY December 9th is a special day for all Ethiopians. They celebrate ‘The People’s Day’. Various cultural shows, photographic exhibitions and a day long musical concert will be performed by each ethnic group. December 9th is a special day for all Ethiopians. They celebrate ‘The People’s Day’. Various cultural shows, photographic exhibitions and a day long musical concert will be performed by each ethnic group.
An interesting part of the event is seeing the different ethnic and tribal groups each wearing its traditional costumes. An interesting part of the event is seeing the different ethnic and tribal groups each wearing its traditional costumes.
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