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WINTER BLUES

WINTER BLUES

A painting around Qera represents the cattle market nearby. The legendary Qera field is capable of accommodating up to 20,000 cattle. The winter season presents frustration for the vendors in the area as their herd suffers from joint pain from the cold, ultimately decreasing prices. With the New Year around the corner, prices are expected to surge fetching up to 300,000 Br for a single ox.

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BEAST LOGISTICS

A stoic horse sporting a bright and colorful bridle patiently endures the morning shift around Megenagna, as bundles of alloy steel are loaded onto its mud-worn cart. Somewhere between outdated infrastructure and economic hustle, this four-legged freight solution more affordable in comparison to vehicles, continues to outperform expectations despite better technologically advanced times...

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PUDDLE POLITICS

When urban drainage fails in places like Gofa condominium or any other place in the city, ingenuity kicks in. A makeshift bridge made of scrap metal and rocks offers brave pedestrians a way across a gushing sidewalk stream, no safety rails, no guarantees, just pure Ethiopian Do It Yourself (DIY) spirit. It's either this or wet shoes, and clearly, fashion wins over function every time. ...

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CITY SHINE

Gotera's shoe shine corners are stepping up their game, trading the old curbside look for sleek wooden benches, potted plants, and rain-proof shade. What was once a simple service now feels like a curated city stop. One stand doubles as a moment of stillness: a religious leader gets a shine before continuing on his way to prayer, perhaps, or just the next chapter of the day. With every stroke of polish and splash of colour, these revamped nooks are turning footpaths into city vignettes...

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