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Festive Ethiopia – Timkat Madness in Gondar

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Mitchell Kanashkevich

Heat, huge crowds, continuous pushing and shoving, religious chants accompanied by war cries and the never ending tooting noise produced by vuvuzela-like instruments (those annoying things you heard at matches during the last world cup). This is Timkat (celebration of the Ephiphany) in Gondar. If you don’t like any of the mentioned, this isn’t the place for you. I didn’t know any better, so I went. Continue reading →

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Orthodox Christmas in Lalibela

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Mitchell Kanashkevich

Lalibela is Ethiopia’s answer to Jerusalem. In fact, it is often referred to as “The New Jerusalem” and it even has its’ own “Golgotha.” The legendary town is known for its’ incredible rock hewn churches. It is a place of elaborately dressed deacons and priests and a center for thousands of pilgrims who come during special occasions to recharge their “spiritual batteries.” Lalibela was one of the main reasons that I wanted to come to Ethiopia so badly. Thankfully, I wasn’t disappointed. Continue reading →

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