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There is no better way to experience the rich cultural heritage of Ethiopia than by joining in the revelry of one of its many vibrant religious festivals. Despite being a land of great diversity with many religions, languages and varying ways of life, one thing the entire country has in common is the love of the feast.  A country of over 200 festivals, festival-goers is spoilt for choice with an array of exciting festivals and events throughout the year.

We have created the best of festival holiday timed to coincide with some of Ethiopia’s most vibrant festivals – offering an experience that is totally unique to the country. Travel to Lalibela Rock Churches for the spectacular Timket (Epiphany) festival, join us for the exuberant festivities of Meskel the finding of the true cross – Ethiopia’s most dazzling celebration, hear the chants of priests on the dark nights of Genna( Christmas) – Ethiopia’s one of favourite festival or witness the festivals of Fasicka (Easter) or New Year.

Our selection of unique festivals in Ethiopia offering the chance to experience these wonderful festivals first-hand and party with the locals, all of our Festival Tours also give you the chance to explore some of Ethiopia’s most famous highlights, from the iconic Rock churches in Lalibela to the stick fighting of the Omo Valley tribes, So throw colours at Ethiopians Festival Tours

Timket Festival Tours

Timket (Epiphany) Festival is the greatest feast falling in January, the magnificent displays of the colorful procession and exciting colours of the clergy, bearing robes and umbrellas of many hues, perform rollicking dances and songs

Gena Festival Tour

Genna festivities are preceded by all-night vigil following, 43 days fasting period leading up to Genna. This pensive fasting period is required of the clergy and is known as the fast of the prophets carried out to cleanse the body and soul in preparation for the day of the birth of Christ.

Meskel Festival Tour

Demera-procession takes place in the eve of Meskel in which bonfires are built topped by cross to which decorated with daisies flowers. The Patriarch orchestrates the lightening ceremony. After the bonfires are blessed they are lit and dancing and singing begins around them

 

Ethiopian New Year

Enkutatash is a celebration of both religious and secular with the day beginning with church services followed families gather to share a traditional meal of injera (flat bread) and wat (stew) Later in the day, young girls donning new clothes, gather daisies and present friends with a bouquet, singing New Year’s songs.”

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