Conference Tourism
As the political capital of Africa, Addis Abeba has held many conferences over the decades. The hospitable culture, perfect weather, and tourist activities make it a convenient conference setting. Many new facilities have been added to the list of venues in addition to the old stalwarts. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is […]
Great Ethiopian Run
November 2014 was the Great Ethiopian Run 10km race’s 14th edition. The race’s first edition took place on Sunday 25th November 2001, as an experiment in mass-participation running in Ethiopia by the great runner of all times Athlete Haile Gebresilassie. Today, as well as being Africa’s biggest for 40,000 participants, it has become a yearly […]
Buhe (ቡሄ)
Buhe (Ge’ez: ቡሄ) is a holiday in Ethiopia held on August 19(according to the Gregorian Calendar; Nähase 13 Ethiopian calendar). On this date, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor (Debre Tabor Ge’ez: ደብረ ታቦር).People of the neighborhood tie a bundle of sticks together to make a chibo, and set […]
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