WHIPPING GREEN


WHIPPING GREEN

Young boys in the Adey Abeba neighbourhood are ushering in the season with a bang, crafting custom whips from recycled plastic that were traditionally made from tree barks. Ethiopia is currently engaged in a massive Green Legacy initiative led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD). As part of this effort, the government is set to embark on a national tree-planting campaign on August 23rd, with an ambitious aim to plant 600 million trees nationwide.


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TRUNK T-SHIRTS

A seller and buyer discuss the price of a t-shirt from the open trunk of a parked yellow Toyota Vitz around the Bole neighbourhood. The car is filled with various garments and is part of hustles seen in Addis Abeba where vendors sell anything from eggs to solar powered flashlights from their vehicles. These mobile shops have the chance of changing locations to reach a wider customer base and avoid the costs associated with renting a physical store. It is common in many parts of the world, especi...


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LEGACY RENAISSANCE

The Tayitu Centre for Culture & Education sits in rubble as its benefactor Alemtsehay Wedajo seeks the completion of the restoration of a 120-year-old historical house in front of St George Cathedral, on Menelik II roundabout. Located in the former Arada division court compound, the house was originally the residence of former mayor Bitwoded Hailegiorgis Weldemichael and served as the city's first municipality. Now 95pc complete, remaining works include lighting installation and other finish...


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TIMQET TRUMPET

Timqet, or Epiphany, features various musical instruments that enhance the celebration. The trumpet (or turumba) signals the presence of the Ark, prompting reverence from believers. Other instruments like the begenna, tsenatsen, and bells create a joyful atmosphere, accompanying the Ark throughout the holiday. These sounds foster community and enrich the spiritual experience...