MARBLE VIGNETTES


MARBLE VIGNETTES

The Adwa Zero KM Museum, located a stone's throw away from the Mayor's office, is slated to open this week after four years of construction. A 45,000 sqm behemoth built in commemoration of Ethiopia's historic battle and successful defence of its borders against invading forces 127 years ago, the project had a cost of around 4.6 billion Br. The project is made of 11 blocks with auditoriums that can house 4,000 people at a time, galleries, gyms and art installations and a connecting bridge to city hall located across the street.


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SOULFUL SIDEWALKS

A row of seats and plastic water bottles await followers of the Islamic faith for preparatory 'Udu' proceedings around the Bethel area. The closely parked minibus taxis and shops right across also await customers on the cloudy Thursday afternoon. An aesthetic reformation ambitiously being pursued by the City administration will see fewer and fewer cars on the street as parking permits become part of the urban automobile experience. Ample walking and cycling space is p...


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ARCHITECTING APOLOGUES

A string of snags stretch hundreds of meters alongside the old Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation headquarters. The fresh paint of the building being renovated to house the country's first securities trading floor echoes the spirit of a city high-strung between galloping change and dying customs. Peeking from behind is the row of headquarters for the country's biggest commercial banks towering over a modest landscape. Perhaps emblematic of a financial sector critiqued most recently by the centra...


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FOOTBALL FERVOR

Fans of Arbaminch Kenema, one of the contenders in the premier league, have gathered in a jubilant atmosphere around the Arat Kilo area. Ethiopia boasts a rich footballing heritage and has been a trailblazer in international competition in Africa, with its inaugural international match dating back to 1947. Despite the fervent support from a sizable fan base, the national team's performance on the pitch has often left much to be desired. In search of solace and excitement, many football enthu...


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