Gamo Dubusha: Indigenous knowledge and culture on community administration

The way people live and the practices they frequently exhibit over time become the unique peculiarities of them gradually. Its accretion befitted to be their culture and part of their identity that... Read more »

From Piazza to Arat Kilo- Impressions from a short trip along memory lane

The Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa is being “deconstructed and reconstructed,” to use a terminology from philosophy or literary criticism. Yes, a city, like a narrative in literature, can be deconstructed and reconstructed.... Read more »

Gamo Dubusha: The Indigenous culture as an exquisite community administration

In examining a given nation, the cultural asset of that nation takes the greatest share. African people have been unique in preserving their indigenous cultures for centuries. These artistic practices did carry... Read more »

A bold move that turns around peoples’ lifestyles

Ethiopia’s developmental cultures have long been known for their exclusive, chaotic, and abandoning nature. Whenever developmental projects were launched somewhere in the Country, doubts, criticisms, and biases would fill the air because... Read more »

Wonder beyond mirror

I understand that insecurities are a natural part of life that everyone experiences. After I graduated from Haramaya university when I got back to my home city Addis Ababa, out of nowhere,... Read more »

The cultural meaning and way out of depravity or “Gomie” in Gamo Dubusha

Since recent years most scholars and researchers have focused their study on the culture of Gamo Dubusha. Dr Temsgen for example is the one who undertook his PhD dissertation on this culture.... Read more »

 Why bad times give birth to great writings- the case of Africa

It is said that bad times are good for good literature or that the absence of freedom is sometimes a catalyst behind the birth of literary masterpieces. This may be true to... Read more »

Magnificent cultural demonstrations at Damera…Dubusha

 (Travel Story) Culture is the element that portrays the identity of human beings exceedingly. It encapsulates the identity of a person and his or her viewpoint and character in general. Ethiopia, the... Read more »

Addis Ababa as one of the potential tourism destinations

This is the tourism season in Ethiopia. Although some parts of the country may not be accessible to tourism and travel at this particular time, most of the country is open both... Read more »

Mischief of the Gods

Part II The ink is used to draw patterns on the forehead, neck, chin, and other areas. A razor-sharp needle pierces the skin, allowing the ink to seep in.” Kawase recounts China’s... Read more »