Christmas in January
January is a festive month in Ethiopia, just like December traditionally is in Europe and other parts of the world. We arrived back in Addis on Christmas day, after a … Continue reading
Jazzamba at Hotel Taitu
Ethiopia is known internationally for its Ethio-jazz music, personnified by Mulatu Astatke, among others, a world class musician regularly playing on the international scene. He is also one of the … Continue reading
Ethiopian shoulder dancing
As I mentioned in a previous post, Ethiopia stands out for its unique culture and diverse traditions. Dancing is no different. Ethiopian traditional dancing is like no other, only the … Continue reading
The number plates game
Among the particularities of Addis Ababa is the number plate system, which is coded in such a way that it becomes very easy to know who the car belongs to. … Continue reading
Truly recycling waste
I have to say a word about waste. In Western societies, we are used to buying and throwing away. When living in Europe, I was always shocked at the amount … Continue reading
A country of religious festivals
Religion plays an important role in Ethiopia. Many days on the Orthodox calendar are a national holiday, and from an outsider’s prospective, it seems that the secular is easily mixed … Continue reading
Salambo in Addis 