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Gabriella Ghermandi: Celebrating Ethiopian Musical Traditions

‘Maqeda’: An homage to Ethiopian female figures, communities, rituals, and musical styles. Released by the Atse Tewodros Project Gabriella Ghermandi is an Italo-Ethiopian singer, performer, novelist, and short-story writer. Her writing focuses on the intersection of Ethiopian and Italian identity. Parallel to her writing, Gabriella has built a reputation as a performer of narratives adapted […]

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“Take Me To Fendika” Documentary

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Fendika Cultural Center is a well-known and much beloved dynamic art space that draws artists from across Africa and the world to present music, dance, poetry, and visual art. This film tells the story of how this vital space came into being and how it continues to serve as a place for artists to invent

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Mischief of the Gods

Arts & Culture, Book Review / what's out addis

In this playfully structured collection of stories and photographs, Kawase journeys from Japan to the Ethiopian streets of Gondar where he spent one year. He learns from a diverse cast of characters including local bards, musicians and priests, including the young Azmari singer Tigabu and the Lalibela poet Tilahun. This is the first English translation

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Management Development Program For Ethiopian Professionals

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YEP is a Young Entrepreneur Program in management and leadership development which has been running in Ethiopia since 2017. It focuses on personal development and practical application of theory. YEP is instrumental for Ethiopian managers and leaders who want to expand expertise in their roles. Regardless of the industry or type of organization, YEP can

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The New And Unique Tesfa Calendar And Desk Diary

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Running from 1 Sep 2024 – 31 Aug 2025 for 2017 EC, this invaluable calendar displays Western dates (Gregorian) and Ethiopian dates. It weaves the many saints’ days, annual festivals, fasting periods, Islamic holidays, various curiosities and even the full moon dates into a Western calendar matrix.Convert Ethiopian dates, and plan ahead to see when

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Thriving Addis Ababa Tennis Club

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It is more than likely that not many people know that there is a thriving and long-established tennis club in the heart of the city (next to the Ghion Hotel)! The Addis Ababa Tennis Club hosts local and international tennis tournaments offering substantial prize money. These events, jointly organized by the Ethiopian Tennis Federation, Abdella

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Habits Of Truly Happy People

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The pursuit of true happiness involves more than just seeking immediate pleasure. Recent research categorizes happiness seekers into three groups: those pursuing pleasure, engagement, or meaning. People who focus on engagement or meaning tend to be happier. To cultivate happiness, incorporate these 11 habits: By adopting these habits, you not only enhance your happiness but

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The Wonders Of Black Cumin Seed Oil

Health & Wellness / what's out addis

Ancient Ethiopians coveted the black seed as a cure for nearly everything and today Ethiopians continue to swear by this oil especially during gunfam/cold and flu season. The oil has seen a resurgence and once again people are seeking out black seed for its amazing benefits. Numerous scientific studies have been conducted showing the benefits

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Dire Dawa: The Eastern Jewel

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As the railway project progressed, the town also developed, attracting a diverse population of Greeks, Armenians, and Arabs who opened hotels and shops. This once great imperial railway company, during its early operations, provided landlocked Ethiopia access to the sea via Djibouti. Currently, the old railway line only operates between Dire Dawa & Dewele, a

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Delicious Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes

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For the Donut Holes – 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour – 1/2 cup cocoa powder – 1/2 cup granulated sugar – 2 teaspoons baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1/2 cup milk – 2 large eggs – 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Oil for frying (vegetable or canola

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