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Ashenda is a yearly Tigrayan festival in Ethiopia, celebrating women every August after the two-week fast of Filseta, honoring the Virgin Mary. Women wear white cotton dresses with colorful embroidery and jewelry, often weaving ashenda grass into their attire. This grass, symbolizing the festival, grows on riverbanks. Participants sing, dance, and collect gifts for the poor. Ashenda, possibly predating Ethiopia's Christianity, is celebrated across regions with names like Shadey, Ashendye, and Solel or Mariya. Efforts are underway to list Ashenda as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.

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1. Wikipedia
2. Tigrai online
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1.Tewodros Hailemikael
2.Ethio Beauty

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Ankelba is a traditional leather baby carrier used in various rural areas of Ethiopia, such as Raya and Dessie in the north, and Hamer, Mursi, and Surma in the south. Made from oxskin pelt called 'K’urbet', it serves multiple purposes, including carrying babies, grain, and as a blanket or material for shoes and clothes. In Raya, Ankelba is polished with butter and scented leaves like African wormwood and Ades, making it smooth and comfortable for mothers to use while working or walking. This method also protects the baby from harm. Raya women use Ankelba until their child is three to four years old. Similarly, many African countries use a cloth called 'Kanga' for carrying babies on the back.

Source: The reporter
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2, Pinterest

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Niksat, an ancient Ethiopian tradition, resembles tattooing and has roots dating back to the fourth century with the spread of Christianity. Predominantly practiced in northern regions like Tigray, Gondar, and Gojjam, it involves intricate designs on the face, neck, gums, and hands of young girls, with variations for men. For men, the gum tattoo is called Guramayle. Niskat is not only a form of beautification but also serves as an identity marker and is believed to ward off the evil eye. The sun symbol, particularly on the forehead, is considered protective, as the symbol draws the attention that was meant to be for the entire face, while gingival tattoos are believed to have healing properties for dental issues. Overall, Niskat showcases how cultural practices adapt over time, retaining deep spiritual and societal significance.

Source:
- Addis Zeybe

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1.Tumbler
2.Flicker

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Ethiopian painting, distinct yet influenced by Coptic and Byzantine art, has flourished with a focus on religious subjects, characterized by vivid colors, rich symbolism, and large, expressive eyes. This art style, refined over generations, uses consistent facial features and poses to convey symbolic meanings. Angels, often depicted with wings, and archangels with staffs or mirrors, embody their roles as messengers. Color symbolism is profound: gold for Heaven's radiance, red for divine life, blue for human life, and white for God's Uncreated Light. Icons of Jesus and Mary reflect these colors to symbolize divine and human natures. A prime example is the Debre Berhan Selassie church in Gondar, known for its angel-covered roof and vibrant murals from the late 17th century.

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- Goddard_Photography

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hareg designs The Borana Ormo People, a sub-ethnic group of the Oromo people residing in southern Ethiopia and Northern Kenya, are deeply rooted in their rich cultural heritage. They steadfastly uphold the Gadaa system and proudly display their customs through ornate adornments. From elaborate necklaces to symbolic wristlets, each piece carries profound cultural significance, reflecting their traditions and values. Women wear earrings for aesthetic purposes, while men may opt for a flattened aluminum ring in one ear. Additionally, women adorn themselves with a twisted double copper wristlet, signifying special occasions like childbirth or belonging to the esteemed 'people of black beads.' On the other hand, men display their prowess with the Malda, featuring three wristlets and an elephant tusk armlet, symbolizing acts of valor such as defeating an enemy or a bull elephant, emblematic of strength.

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- Boranvoice.org
- Peoplegroups.org

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2. Getty images
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