TRENDING FASHION IN ETHIOPIA

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.

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 – 17^th 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 – 12^th century rock-hewn Church in Lalibela

Atatami Kidus Michael Church – 18^th 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

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