The Hamer
The Hamer (also spelled Hamar) are a pastoralist people who live mainly in southwestern Ethiopia. They occupy territory east of … Continue reading The Hamer
Tag: Ethiopia
The Dorze
As we made our way from Lake Langano to Arba Minch, we stopped for our first official tribal visit. The … Continue reading The Dorze
The Banna
En route to Jinka, we had our first interaction with young people from the Banna tribe. As we drove along … Continue reading The Banna
The Omo Valley
The Omo Valley in southwestern Ethiopia has one of the richest and longest-lived human histories on Earth, both culturally and … Continue reading The Omo Valley
Traditional Harari Homes (Gey Gar)
Harar Jugol, historically known to the indigenous people as Harar-Gey or simply Gey, is a walled city located in eastern … Continue reading Traditional Harari Homes (Gey Gar)
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
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