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Ethiopia Ethnic Groups

Ethiopian Ethnic  Ethiopia's population is highly diverse, with over 80 different ethnic groups. The ethnic group has different cultural traditions and speaks a language that is unique to its race. In total, 87 indigenous languages are spoken in Ethiopia. And Amharic is the only official language. By: Rediet Shiferahu  Oromo In Ethiopia Oromo, people are the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia. The Oromo language is known as Afaan Oromo. Among Oromo, there are three primary religions: the traditional Oromo religion, Waaqqefeta, Christianity, and Islam. Most Oromo people are followers of Islam and Christianity, while the remaining few follow the traditional Oromo religion. Holiday Oromo celebrate Irreecha to Thank Waaqa (God) for the blessings and mercies they have received in the previous year, the Oromo people celebrate Irreecha. At the beginning of spring, to welcomes the new season of abundant harvests associated with nature and creatures after the dark and rainy winter season.
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Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

Traditional  clothing  By- Rediet Shiferahu  In Ethiopia, traditional clothes are exotic and made with culture-based cloth that portrays the sense of pride and dignity of the country and Ethiopian. The clothing originated from the ancient culture of Ethiopia. It is made of cotton, woven together in long strips, and then sewn together to create cloth. Bright threads are used on some fabric to decorate it and make it more stylish. There might be a lot of designs on the bottom of the skirt or pants. Most people in Ethiopia wear the traditional "Yahager Lebse." fabric.   For men and women, traditional clothes are distinct. Men wear trousers, shorts, pants, and a shirt all the way to the knee with a well-designed cloth. Women wear dresses with a piece of fabric on top. It is called "Netela." The cloth is white for most women, but it has other colors on the bottom, giving it a unique twist. On the arms and feet, the women also wear necklaces and bracelets. The bracelets a

Ethiopian Festivals And Celebrations

Holiday Celebration  By: Rediet Shiferahu  In Ethiopia, religion plays an important part in life. The Orthodox Tewahedo Church ceremonies are unique and impressive, particularly the festivals of Timket and Meskel, which provide colorful ceremonies and celebrations. Celebrations concentrate on cultural or ethnic subjects. It includes sharing stories and experiences with the community.                                         Fasika The Amharic word for Easter is Fasika, which refers to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, this festival is the most important festival of the year. A sheep is killed on Easter Sunday to begin the feast, and all religions have special services and masses that bring together their communities. The sheep symbolizes the Old Testament tale in which the trust of Abraham when God asks him to sacrifice his only son. Families sit around tables on Sundays to enjoy special dishes prepared for the feast while relatives and neigh

Ethiopian Traditional food

  Traditional food By: Rediet Shiferahu In Ethiopia, food is incredibly unique and exceptionally flavorful, and It is a  culture that brings people together. The way Ethiopian food is served is designed for sharing with each other on a shared platter. In the community of Ethiopia, food is not intended to be eaten alone. Ethiopians love to give someone "Gursha "which is to give someone a bite of food. It is a very noble or caring thing to do. Injera is the very first thing you need to know about Ethiopian food. Injera in all Ethiopian cuisine is the staple and most commonly consumed starch; it is the cornerstone of Ethiopian cooking. It is made from a grain known as teff that is ground into flour, made into a batter, fermented slightly, and then steam into a giant circular pancake on a heavy skillet. Injera texture is spongy and soft, and the taste is slightly sour. You eat with your hands while sharing a single platter of food with anyone you eat with. No utensils are require