Whats Out Addis, people information about interesting people in town and in Ethiopian history
Standing in front of a canvas in an Addis art gallery, 50-year-old artist Dawit Muluneh is immersed in painting ancient Chinese characters. Around him are collections of his artwork based on the Chinese classic “I Ching,” or the “Book of Changes,” which has existed for over 2,000 years as a source of Chinese culture. Dawit […]
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The Ethiopian singer Yemariam “Yema” Chernet has a gentle voice with a steely core, crafting an intimately forceful style and a lush feel that’s revealed on her debut album “Yedega Sew”.Yema was born and raised in Addis Ababa. Being the daughter of a music manager who once directed the operations of Zema Lastas Band, she
To Represent Ethiopia At Venice Biennale. Artist Tesfaye Urgessa has been selected to represent Ethiopia at the 2024 Venice Biennale, the first time that Ethiopia will be participating with a national pavilion at the event. The 60th International Art Exhibition will take place from Saturday 20 April to Sunday 24 November, 2024 at the 13th-century
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“The Art of Wine/L’Arte del Vino” event was held on February 8th at DOK Restaurant, providing exclusive sommelier training focused on Italian wines already prevalent in the Ethiopian market. Organized by the Italian Trade Agency, the event targeted Hotel and Restaurant F&B managers, aiming to enhance their expertise in Italian wines. The event commenced with
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Li’ilit Princess: Homage To Mother “Twenty-five years living every minute for art…trusting, having vision, developing…the blessing of art leads me in a divine direction. I know who I am and my purpose; I paint, draw, sculpt what I see and feel…what most dare not express,” Prince Merid Tafesse. On Friday March 15, St. George Golla
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Ruth Girmay has been announced as the most commendable designer at the African Talent Leather Design Showcase 2023 Grand Finale held in Mombasa, Kenya in January 2024. “The Real Leather. Stay Different. African Talent Leather Design Showcase 2023” was held in partnership with the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute. Celebrating Africa’s most innovative leather designers,
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Liya Kebede & empowering Ethiopian women Since its creation in 2007, Liya Kebede’s brand Lemlem has aimed to preservetraditional Ethiopian weaving techniques while providing stable jobs for women. Lemlem is contributing to Ethiopia’s economic growth, which has averaged 10% annually, by focusing on slow, ancestral techniques. Every Lemlem garment is handmade by Ethiopian artisans, who
The soap replenishes the skin with dendritic cells, which help protect the skin and fight cancer. 14-year-old Ethiopian American, Heman Bekele wins the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge with Skin Cancer Treating Soap. Heman spent the last four months competing against nine other finalists and secured his win during final Challenge events at 3M global
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Congratulations to Michael Metaferia for Best Photographer of Wildlife and Nature 2023 Award Michael Metaferia is a travel photographer, who contributes regular travel features for What’s Out. We are delighted that he has been awarded the Best Photographer of Wildlife and Nature 2023 by the Oromia Tourism Commission. Michael extended his sincere thanks to “Visit
