Ethiopia: Happy Meskel Festival
[Ethiopian Herald] Meskel Festival, the discovery of the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified, is one of the major Ethiopian Orthodox festivals celebrated warmly and colorfully by Orthodox Christians.
Ethiopia: Meskel – Ethiopia’s World Heritage Worth Promoting Globally
[ENA] Following the celebration of the Ethiopian New Year, various religious and cultural festivities are marked indoors among families and communities, outdoors with the entire public in mammoth paraphernalia. Meskel, the holiday celebrated in commemo…
Ethiopia: Public Holidays Raise Ethiopia’s Global Image
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Public holidays celebrated in September are contributing to promoting Ethiopia’s image to the world, according to Ayalew Sisay, a Senior Tourism Expert.
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Fashion – a Vibrant Fusion of Tradition, Modernity
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia’s cultural attire is a vibrant testament to the nation’s rich heritage, and its significance is undeniable, especially during holidays and special occasions. However, a new trend emerges as Ethiopian fashion designers adapt …
Ethiopia: Africa Hall – Pan – Africanists’ Living Heritage
[Ethiopian Herald] The iconic Africa Hall, where Pan-Africanism took its deepest roots, is set to be reopened on October 21st following a 57 million USD extensive renovation. Originally inaugurated in 1961 by Emperor Haile Selassie I, Africa Hall has l…
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, China Pledge Bilateral Cooperation On Intellectual Property
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA) announced that a two years bilateral cooperation action plan agreement was signed with China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) at Beijing.
Ethiopia: From Self-Taught to Jazz Icon – Timeless Journey of Alemseged Kebede
[Ethiopian Herald] There’s yet to be a genre from Ethiopia that has risen in the world’s music scene the way that Ethiopian jazz had in the first half of the 20th century. Sampled across many genres and artists, the unique sorrowful yet joyful and even…
Ethiopia: From Addis to D.C., Rophnan Emerges As the Voice of a Generation
[Ethiopian Herald] Working his way across the major cities in the United States for his 2024 My Generation tour, Rophnan, the EDM-pioneering Ethiopian artist, made his way to the nation’s capital on Aug. 31 at the Echostage performance venue.
Ethiopia: Members of Ethiopian Diaspora Celebrate New Year With Various Events
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Ethiopians and foreign citizens of Ethiopian origin in the diaspora have celebrated the New Year with various events in their respective countries.
Ethiopia: Govt Imports 50 Million Liters of Cooking Oil, 200,000 Quintals of Sugar to Tame Surging Prices Ahead of Ethiopian New Year
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — To address the rising prices observed in various markets across Ethiopia, the government has announced the importation of 50 million liters of edible oil.