What’s out Addis Arts and Culture
In November 2022, the China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Corporation approached Salem’s Designs with a unique basket design to be transformed into a giant chandelier and mounted from a ceiling. This was an almost impossible task since their artisans had never attempted such a project. However, they thought that it would be the ideal opportunity […]
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As the dawn of Timket approaches, Ethiopia becomes a vibrant hub of celebratory activity as the Ethiopian Orthodox church meticulously stages an opulent re-enactment of Jesus Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan by the revered figure of John the Baptist. A multitude of colorful ceremonies are dispersed across the country, firmly cementing this grand religious
Recently, precious Ethiopian artefacts that had been looted were returned to Ethiopia’s UK Ambassador Teferi Melesse Desta at a reception organised by the private, non-profit Scheherazade Foundation in London.All the artefacts were gifted or secured by private benefactors and included a sacred Tabot, believed to have been looted at Maqdala in 1868, as well as
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Brown is the color for 2024! Texture is in, High Gloss walls are out!White walls are still out this year but rather than seeing the high glossy finishes and reflective materials we will be seeing more texture from materials, texture in our paint, hand tooled plastering and roman clay-like finishes. Bouclé is our fabric of
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The Nu Chika Enabuka Family Center is a children’s play area with adult supervision that provides a variety of parent-child activities focused on the physical, emotional, and social growth of kids. A sizable, full-scale play structure is available for the children, while a smaller one is available for toddlers. In addition, the Center sells unique
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By Nujuma Ibrahim Just design is no longer enough. Today, when designing a space we have to considermore than just good design. Today, as designers we need to take into consideration theclients’ marketing needs, psychology and anthropology. With the rise of social media comes digital footprint, digital awareness and digitalmarketing. I believe with social media
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November marked the beginning of the advent or Christmas fast which runs from 24November until Gena (Ethiopian Christmas) on 7 January, so it’s a great time forvegans and vegetarians to enjoy the lovely fasting food at traditionalrestaurants, and the fried whole fish that is often served too. The biggest annual Saints’ Day in December is Saint
Kulubi Gabriel: Annual Celebration In December Read More »
Wonderful news from the 45th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee that Ethiopia has gained two new inscriptions: Gedeo Cultural Landscape (2022) and Bale Mountains National Park (2023). The Gedeo Cultural Landscape lies along the eastern edge of the Main Ethiopian Rift, on the steep escarpments of the Ethiopian highlands. An area of agroforestry,
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Congratulations to Ethiopian children’s book author Yoseph Ayalew. His latest book, “Friends Forever”, has been nominated for the upcoming Gourmand World Awards, to be held in Riyadh in November 2023. This is a commendable achievement since only 1,000 stories were nominated out of 100,000 titles submitted. Friends Banana and Tomato may be different in many ways;
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When designing a space there are six elements that you should take into consideration: space, form, line, pattern, color, and texture. The harmony of these elements will impact the functionality and atmosphere.
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