What’s out Addis Arts and Culture
Enkutatash, Ethiopian New Year, falls on September 11 when the rain decreases and the sun begins to shine once again. Enkutatash means “gift of jewels.” When the Queen of Sheba retuned from her journey to visit King Solomon in Jerusalem, her chiefs welcomed her back by replenishing her treasury with enku, or jewels. Following New […]
Unique Ethiopian September Celebrations Read More »
This summer, Heritage Watch Association Ethiopia (HW) partnered with the Institute of Ethiopian Studies (Addis Ababa University) to locate and interview individuals who survived the Yekatit 12 massacre and sought shelter at the American Gebbi (Merkato). The story of how the American Gebbi in Addis Ababa served as a site of refuge for hundreds of
Revisiting Narratives Of Yekatit 12, 1937: In Search Of Survivors At The American Gibbi Read More »
Mieraf Girum is a talented digital sketch artist and historian. In her spare time and separate from her career in advertising, for the past 4 years, she has been working on her passion – producing customised children’s storybooks focussing on researching Ethiopian history and highlighting Ethiopian culture. Mieraf has just published a delightful coloring book
Ethiopian Culture; Delightful Traditional Clothing Coloring Book Read More »
Situated on the highest elevated area of the city of Addis Abeba is mount Entoto, a historical place on the outskirts of the city, characterized by its serene atmosphere. The view of the capital from this place, is nothing short of a giant piece of impressionism, which constantly changes its color composition (depending on the
Abstract Expressionist Eyasu Tilayeneh: Finding Inspiration Up On Entoto Read More »
Research suggests the value of NFT art (a digital asset that is collectable, unique, and non-transferrable; it cannot be duplicated, making the artwork limited and rare) is following a similar trajectory to traditional art. More companies and individual collectors now see NFTs as a way to decorate their office spaces and homes, just as they
QkweQkwe.io launches one of a kind NFT marketplace for Art Read More »
Dervla Murphy Irish author of adventure travel books who wrote for more than 50 years has died aged 90. Murphy wrote many fascinating accounts about her travels overland on cycling trips through Ireland to India, through Europe, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. In 1968 spurred on by romantic childhood memories of names such as Prester
In Ethiopia With A Mule; Written By Dervla Muprhy Read More »
Powerful Film About Pregnancy And Birth In Rural Ethiopia “If my parents had been educated they would have educated me too” the reflective sentiment of the main character Huluager Endeshaw (25) who left school after 6 th grade and was unable to continue her education despite her wish to do so. She reflects on her
We are surrounded and are part of a world that is made up of things that have different shapes and colors. Combining these and creating a work of art on canvas is driven by passion and has the capacity to evoke intangible yet profound emotions in others impacting their lives. No spoken words but it
Misrak Zewide; Aspiring Young New Artist Read More »
A young Azmari musician embarks on a challenging journey to Addis Ababa to improve his musicianship and find work. Yoseph Gedefaw is an Azmari, a traditional musician and singer of song-stories, who lives in Birbuax, Gondar in Ethiopia. He leaves his village to meet other Azmaris in the capital, Addis Ababa, where he hopes to
Africa Direct Documentary: Azmari; An Ethiopian Musician Read More »
Sirens, a new children’s book in English and Amharic, was published in October 2021 and is available in shops and crafts fairs around Addis. The story is about a little girl and her dog and is set in modern-day Addis Ababa. When a puppy is rescued from the streets of Addis Ababa, she thinks she
Sirens – Delightful Childrens Book Promoting Animal Welfare Read More »
