Yebuna weg is one of the major parts of Ethiopian social and cultural fabrics. The abundance of coffee, the history associated with its origins and expansions to other countries, the lavish and fas... read more
In traditional Tigrigna songs, before they start the lyrics of the songs, they say “Lalo –Laleye –Laleye Lalo”. According to legend and oral traditions, before Christianity, it was believed that t... read more
The cross of Saint Lalibela (Afro Ayigeba) is a 7kg pure gold, 2ft long and ornately decorated with four bird heads at the sides and at the top of the cross is a crown of stylized human figures as ... read more
Ethiopia for the first time in history has sent a cyclist athletes team to participate in Melbourne Summer Olympic Games in 1956 and ever since participated in all Summer Olympic Games, except for ... read more
The Lalibela’s are traditional singers of Northern Ethiopia who roam from place to place, house to house, early in the morning singing, begging and blessing people for alms, without the use of any ... read more
In Ethiopian orthodox Christian tradition, when a person of 12 years or older die, there is a memorial service accompanied with feasts to enjoy with their family and friends and feed the needy as w... read more
Sunbete (ሰንበቴ) is one of the oldest Orthodox Christianity based association in Ethiopia. The main function of this kind of association is the salvation of the soul. Members in commemoration of vari... read more
When Emperor Haile Selassie went into exile in 1936, he and his family took up residence in Fairfield House in the town of Bath, England. Both the Emperor and Empress Menen were deeply oppressed un... read more
ABYSSINIANS DEFEAT ITALIANS The New York Times Published March 3, 1896 Both Wings of Baratieri’s Army Enveloped in an Energetic Attack Massaowa, March 2, 1896 – Gen. Baratieri attacked the Abyss... read more
Saint George church is located in the heart of Addis Ababa, in the place called Arada (that is why it is often referred as Arada Giorgis). Emperor Menelik II dealt a crushing defeat on the forces o... read more