The Awi Ethnic group 83rd annual Culture celebration of Agew Horsemen was celebrated in Injibara town according to Agew culture. The visitors attend several shows in a relaxed atmosphere, while learning the culture and history of Awi people. The holiday is not only a...
The festival of Timqat (Ethiopian Epiphany) is the biggest and most fascinating annual holiday celebration of the year in Ethiopia and registered recently by UNESCO as one of the world’s intangible heritages. It is observed on Tirr 11 (January 19) every year to...
The Hamar of southern Ethiopia not only gain a living from their cattle, but they also live together with them. The management of their herds calls for constant attention and daily care, especially because of the environmental conditions of their territory. Their...
Marriage is a fundamental institution in human societies, manifesting in diverse forms across different cultures and historical periods. Among the multitude of cultural traditions, the Oromo people of Ethiopia stand out as one of the most historically significant...
The Irrech festival is an annual celebration held by the Oromo people, the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia. It is a celebration of Oromo unity and culture. It is a vibrant and colourful celebration that serves to illustrate the Oromo’s rich cultural heritage...
A Guide to Ethiopia’s Southern Festivals: Gifata, Masqala & Mesala  The air in Wolayita Sodo city thrummed with a palpable energy. The Wolayita Ethnic Change Day, known with heartfelt reverence as Gifata, was being celebrated with immense splendour. This was...