Mercato, the arts and artifacts in the time of renovation

Mercato is the market for so many essential things in our lives. It is still the biggest market for anything imaginable under our sky. The list is long and I don’t dare... Read more »

Convention centers springboard for hospitality industry

Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital of Ethiopia, serves as a crucial hub for business, culture, and diplomacy in East Africa. The city has seen significant growth in its hospitality industry, driven by... Read more »

Dreaming of my deceased wife on the night of the 20th day of the first month

Ten boundless years now separate the living and the dead, I have not often thought of her, but neither can I forget. Her lonely grave is a thousand li distant; I can’t... Read more »

Cultural integration and mutual appreciation in the Era of New Quality Productive Forces

The concept of new quality productive forces was first proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2023, marking China’s emphasis on scientific and technological innovation as a crucial force driving economic development.... Read more »

The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver

“Son,” said my mother, When I was knee-high, “You’ve need of clothes to cover you, And not a rag have I. “There’s nothing in the house To make a boy breeches, Nor... Read more »

“Firing the canon” (Confronting and dismantling the biases of the past)

Edna St. Vincent Millay, a prominent poet of the early 20th century, faced significant discrimination in the literary world, particularly in poetry competitions dominated by male judges. Her experiences reflect the broader... Read more »

Writer’s Block -When an obsession becomes a burden

What is a writer’s block in the first place? In brief, writer’s block is defined as a “condition of being unable to think of what to write or how to proceed with... Read more »

Silent Calls

In a world where whispers echo through the glass,A touch of a button, yet connections rarely last.Voices trapped in circuits, emotions lost in space,We scroll through the faces, yet never see a... Read more »

“How to Break Up with Your Phone”

The average person checks his/her smartphone hundreds of times per day. It is a figure that is both staggering and, for most of us, entirely unsurprising. We live in an age of... Read more »

Ulma- Culture of humanity emanated from the Oromo

It is a universally accepted fact that the Oromo people are keen to creature, creatures in a sense both plants and animals and best well known for stewardship of environmental protection. The... Read more »