END OF AN ERA - PIASSA

END OF AN ERA - PIASSA


END OF AN ERA - PIASSA

Even through its neglected upkeep, Piassa's ambience told a story that cannot be recreated. Most of the landmarks that made Piassa what it is are vanishing into the dust as Addis Abeba is gradually succumbing to modern aluminium and glass structures. Soon there will be nothing to show of the old but memories. Sawraworq Tafari, our photographer, has captured the last weeks on his camera.


In-Picture

OFF LIMITS

The new park in Casanchis, set to be a hub of leisure and activity, is currently off-limits, with tape blocking its entrance. Residents who had been excited to explore the green space are left waiting, wondering when the park will open its doors to the public...


In-Picture

REPURPOSED PLAY

The former parking lot in the Stadium area now serves as a vibrant football field for local residents. A young spectator peeks through the metal bars, eyes wide with anticipation as the game unfolds beyond the fence. The air crackles with energy, as the makeshift pitch becomes a stage for passion and play...


In-Picture

BUCKET BLOSSOMS

Walking the fine line between art and hustle, flower vendors make their way past the National Theatre—where the stage isn't the only place for a show! Their vibrant displays capture the attention of passersby, offering a different kind of performance, full of colour and life catering to seasonal occassions such as graduations...