Ethiopia is a country in the Eastern part of Africa, with archaeological findings dating back more than three million years. It has a population of over 112.1 million persons. It is home to ancient culture, which includes the ancient Christian churches, ancient cities, tombs, castles etc. There are between 45 to 86 languages spoken in Ethiopia but Amharic which is similar to Arabic is widely used. Ethiopia is made up of over 80 ethnic groups, although the major ethnic groups are Oromo, Amhara, Somali and Tigrayan, which makes up 75% of Ethiopian population.
TRENDING FASHION IN ETHIOPIA
ACCESSORIES IN ETHIOPIA
Accessories in Ethiopia are mostly gold in different and unique designs, which compliments their attire or dress.These jewelries from gold and diamond are worn for beautification. Some of the accessories can be seen in the following images:
TRIBES IN ETHIOPIA AND THEIR FASHION
Generally, Ethiopia traditional costume is made of woven cotton. Both men and women wear this costume called gabbi or Netella. Women wear dresses (habesha kemis) and netella with borders of coloured embroidered woven crosses or other designs.
The Oromos
Men put on Woya which are toga-like robes, usually white and a skirt called wandabo. The women wear qollo and sadetta, a cotton cloths traditionally hand –spun and hand-woven.
The Amharas
They are the second largest ethnic group in ethiopia, There attire is similar to that of Oromo
The Somalis
The men wear ma’awiis which is a sarong –like garment worn around their waist while the women wear theirs crossing one part of their shoulder, most times with veil and jewelries
The Tigrayans
They wear more of Habesha sew into different styles. The habesha is mostly crossed embroidery design
TOURIST AND HISTORICAL PLACES IN ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia is an ancient home in Africa, the home of Emperors. It is a place of legend, culture and mystery. The ‘Black panther’ movie had some parts played in Ethiopia
Holy city of Harar – Africa Mecca, near the border with Somalia, great seat of Islamic culture
Gondar castle – a castle founded by Emperor Fasilidas
Danakil Depression – multi-coloured hydrothermal bubbling lake and great salt
Emir Nur Tomb – Muslim tomb in Harar, Ethiopia
Debre Birhan Selassia Church – 17th century Church built by Emperor Eyasu II in Gonda
Blue Nile falls – a fall with impressive sight, also called Tis-Isat fall (Smoke of Fire)
Bet Giyorgis Church – 12th century rock-hewn Church in Lalibela
Atatami Kidus Michael Church – 18th century Church built by Emperor Dawit III
Aksum – one of Africa oldest cities with rich legend and mystery (home of queen Sheba)
Ethnological museum – museum dedication to ethnology and culture
Entoto Hill – serene and peaceful green location with booming infrastrature
National Museum – a museum housing the cultural heritage of Ethiopia
Meskel Square – most central square in Addis Ababa
MEALS IN ETHIOPIA
Have you thought of meals to take on your visit to Ethiopia? Of course, there are various meals to make your visit an exciting one, a taste of it will leave you asking for more. Meals like:
Genfo – barley or wheat porridge served with butter and berbere
Ful medames – stewed and spiced fava beans with condiments
Bula – porridge made from enset and butter, served for breakfast with a glass of milk
Injera – bread eaten with spiced meat and vegetables
Fit-fit – made from soya beans, injera, onion, berbere, tomato, garlic and pepper
Wat – festive stew made with chicken
Genfo
Ful medames
Bula
Injera
Fit-fit
Wat
Kitcha – an unleavened Ethiopia flatbread made with wheat flour, water and salt
Doro Wat – rich chicken stew with boiled eggs
Kitfo – traditional dish similar to beef tartare served with injera
Spiced clarified butter – used in adding richness to Ethiopian dish, also known as niter kibbeh
Gomen – garnished vegetables
Kai Wot – similar to Doro wat, but uses beef instead of chicken
Kitcha
Doro Wat
Kitfo
Spiced clarified butter
Gomen
Kai Wot
Quant’a Firfir – breakfast meal of dried beef and injera
Misr Wot – cooked lentil with few ingredients
Alecha Wat – tumeric and butter boost cabbage and potatoes
Marcus Samuellson’s Tibs – cubed beef tenderloin recipe, aromatic as rosemary
Siga Tibs and Ethiopian salad – spice with injera and beef
Spiced lentil Sambusas – fried or baked tasty snack
Quant’a Firfir
Misr Wot
Alecha Wat
Marcus Samuellson’s Tibs
Siga Tibs and Ethiopian salad
Spiced lentil Sambusas
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND HABITAT PROTECTION IN ETHIOPIA
There are laws of environmental conversation and habitat protection in Ethiopia. Although human activities most times alter the ecosystem, these laws helps in preserving the environment for sustainable development
EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN ETHIOPIA
Humans are faced with challenges of survival each day because of climate change and global warming. Climate change in Ethiopia has resulted in intense drought, storms, heat waves, flooding as a result of melting glaciers and sea level rising. These wreak havoc on people’s livelihoods and communities. Some of the harmful effects of climate change in Ethiopia can be seen in the following images
GENDER EQUALITY IN ETHIOPIA
The voice of women are highly valued in Ethiopia, a country of Africa with female President and a woman as defense minister. There are scores of other women in the research sector.
Sossina .M. Hale – A chemist, known for developing the first solid acid cells.
Prof. Hirut Woldemarium – Former Minister of higher education and Science
Prof. Fetien Abay – President of Mekelle University
Zinash Tayachew – a well known Ethiopian Politician, philanthropist and gospel Singer.
Prof. Sossina .M. Hale
Prof. Hirut Woldemarium
Prof. Fetien Abay
Zinash Tayachew
Filsan Abdullahi Ahmed – Minister of Women, Children and Youth for Ethiopia
Aisha Mohammed Mussa – Former Minister Of Defense for Ethiopia
Professor Yalemtsehay Mekonnen – Minister of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia
Sahle-Work Zewde – First female President of Ethiopia
Filsan Abdullahi Ahmed
Aisha Mohammed Mussa
Professor Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Sahle-Work Zewde
