FAREWELL FASHION


FAREWELL FASHION

Clothes of various colours and styles greet would-be customers looking for a bargain near Ambassador Cinema at semi-permanent stalls slated for removal. Informal markets and street vendors face growing pressure from Addis Abeba’s redevelopment and government policies aimed at formalizing retail spaces. While such changes can improve infrastructure and create organized shopping districts, they often come at a cost to small vendors, whose livelihoods depend on affordable, accessible locations. These vendors are typically unable to afford rent in formal retail areas and rely on the low-cost setup of street stalls to keep prices competitive.


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CULTURAL ECHOES

A minibus at the Stadium Taxi terminal carries a stack of leather‑skinned drums bound for holiday celebrations. Carved by hands that honour generations, the kebero's deep rumble evokes joyous moments and ancient rhythms. Its voice, like laughter among friends, seems to make the earth itself tremble in celebration. Together, these drums speak a language older than words—a living rhythm that unites community and memory, inviting every footstep, every heartbeat, into the timeless circle of Ethi...


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ALL ABOARD!

A sleek, eco‑smart bus glides into Mexico Square, its digital displays and silent engine a playful jab at the worn vehicles it replaces—battle‑scarred from years of ferrying passengers and weathering carelessness. In a world racing toward intelligent, green technology, getting people to sync up still feels like boarding an old bus: everyone's on their own schedule. Yet here's a promise of change—one smooth ride at a time. Change is like that friend who shows up unannounced, redecorate...


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LIGHT HOUSE

Step into a gift shop around next Ellily Hotel in Casanshis, that glows with charm with light stands lined up at the entrance to welcome shoppers. A vibrant parade of lamps in all shapes, sizes, and colours lines the entrance, beckoning shoppers inside. From cosy bedside accents to bold centrepieces for dining and living rooms, these fabric-clad lights double as thoughtful gifts and stylish décor essentials. Each lamp seems to whisper its own personality—some quiet and warm, others bold and t...