[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival--a vibrant tapestry of renewal, communal harmony, and reverence for nature. Recognized by UNESCO in 2015 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, this year's celebration holds particular resonance as communities across Sidama, centered in the city of Hawassa, gather to honor
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