‘Hyphenated’ Ethiopians, Assimilated Ones and the Holiday Season

A friend of mine who went to the United States a long time ago was here on a visit recently. Back in years he told me that the day he was sworn... Read more »

Plan your trip; connect to your progenitors’ culture, history

Gena (The Birth of Jesus Christ) and Timket, (The Baptism of Jesus Christ at Jordan River by John the Baptist) are among the religious feasts celebrated warmly and colorfully among adherents of... Read more »

This too, civility

Know on what to be op­posed to, And on what, not to. As one is entitled to their opinion, As is civility to respect other’s dominion, But, there appears a ground to... Read more »

I’d tell you in my sleep

When I’m drunk and words don’t make sense That’s when I will tell you the truth I don’t know why I feel incomplete all the time Your love brings me joy but... Read more »

 Let us translate the message into action

I)Love God’s miraculous work Designed Almighty-man Love loud to talk Resides in The Incarnated Word’s Sky- to-earth Coming down And His birth In Bethlehem town To lead life Putting on A human... Read more »

Discover Gena festival!

Gena, the Birth of Jesus Christ, is celebrated warmly and colorfully throughout Ethiopia. However, the celebration of the day is marked in an exceptional manner at Lalibela and takes very special spectacles... Read more »

The spiritual significance of African artifacts and the case of sold Gabonese Mask

A recent story that appeared in the Guardian newspaper about an extremely rare African mask that was sold to a dealer by a French couple for only 150 Euros only to discover... Read more »

 Salt as an all-round mineral in Ethiopia

Salt, a natural resource, has been used by humans for centuries. It is still used as a seasoning, animal fattening, and even as a skin softener. In addition to being used as... Read more »

 A lesson from Russian field of food security

When the Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991 due to various internal and external problems, Russia continued to be another influential force in world politics. The main manifestations of its power are its... Read more »

 The other me

One bright day, a man bumped on another human being that is almost his mirror image. Their legs, their bellies, their heads, their hands displayed congruency. The coincidence made him excited, panicky... Read more »