The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
The coffee ceremony is one of the most important social and cultural traditions in Ethiopia. It is not just about … Continue reading The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
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The Cross with Ostrich Eggs
When we visited Debre Birhan Selassie church, I noticed the cross on the roof appeared to be embellished with metal … Continue reading The Cross with Ostrich Eggs
Debre Birhan Selassie Church
Debre Birhan is the best-preserved church of the Gondarine period. Known for its magnificent murals covering the walls and ceiling, it is a unique visual representation of Ethiopian Orthodox beliefs. Continue reading Debre Birhan Selassie Church
Bahirdar
Bahir Dar is the third-largest city in Ethiopia, after Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa, and has a population of 201,450. … Continue reading Bahirdar
Axum
The city of Axum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Central Zone of the Tigray Region in … Continue reading Axum
Tigray
The Tigray Region (or simply Tigray) is the northernmost regional state in Ethiopia. Tigray is the fifth-largest state by area, … Continue reading Tigray
Erte Ale, Asale and Dallol
The Danakil Depression is a geological depression created by the divergence of three tectonic plates: the African, Arabian, and Somali in the Horn of Africa. Dallol, a locality within the Danakil, boasts the highest average, year-round temperature on the planet. Continue reading Erte Ale, Asale and Dallol