New York based designer Hana Getachew started Bolé Road Textiles out of a desire to merge her love of Ethiopian handwoven fabrics with her career in interior design. During her eleven years at a New York City architecture firm, Hana realized her affinity for vibrant colors and graphic patterns was a direct result of her […]
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This documentary film chronicles the incredible true story of three Ethiopian women who immigrate to the U.S. after surviving torture at home in Ethiopia during the Red Terror era, only to discover that the man responsible for their torture is not only living in the US but is employed at the same midtown Atlanta hotel
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Introducing a new contemporary art initiative organized by the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa and Prologue BCW. An initiative that aims to revitalize the arts during and after COVID -19, to celebrate art and support the artists community. Iniatiated in December 2020 with “We remain Together” that showcased 53 works of 16 premier artists from different
Aklill recently held the first of its kind rug exhibition. Aklill, meaning ‘garland crown’ in Amharic, is a company that develops ideas, products and solutions for sustainable living. The company first introduced Sheba socks in 2018. At Aklill they promote culture by designing products that are inspired by Ethiopian heritage. They support sustainability by using
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BALLET JAZZ HIP HOP LYRICAL TECHNIQUE Beyond Dance Studio is the first of its kind in Ethiopia offering a wide range of kids to young adult dance classes from ballet, jazz, hip hop, technique and beyond. We as a company are committed to grow your dancers at an accelerated rate through dedication and discipline. Beyond
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A pioneer in the world of textiles, Elizabeth Kassa of Trio Craft has sadly passed away. Along with her sister Aster, she created the social enterprise of Trio Craft Ethiopia with the prime objective of generating local employment and providing sustainable skills; Trio Craft established itself as a forerunner in the production of beautiful hand
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Liya Kebede has been quietly working to preserve the art of weaving in Ethiopia since she founded her artisanal brand Lemlem, which means “to bloom” and “flourish” in Amharic, in 2007. By employing traditional weavers and breaking their cycle of poverty – the once thriving industry creating custom habesha kemis garments suffered as young Africans
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The renowned bariatric Surgeon Professor recently has passed away at age of 79. Born into a family of 9 in a rural area where there were no schools, he tended cows and goats from the time he was a small child. At age 12 he left his village of Wonchi to attend school in Addis
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Ginger is mainly known as a food seasoning and flavoring spice. Fresh ginger has a slightly peppery and sweet taste with an intense and spicy aroma. Commonly, Ginger Tea is consumed to relieve a stomach upset, seasonal flu, and aid weight loss. Besides all the benefits, it has crucial advantages for treating skin conditions naturally.
Through the International Fund for Cultural Diversity, UNESCO in partnership with Ethiopia Dance Art Association will implement Strengthening Capacities within the Dance Sector in Ethiopia Project.Dance and dance artists play important roles in preserving and promoting Ethiopia’s diverse cultural heritage and in developing the country’s cultural industry. Currently in Ethiopia, dance is considered an undesirable
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