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[ad_1] September is a month of profound cultural, spiritual, and social significance in Ethiopia, marked by vibrant festivals and celebrations that showcase the country's deep religious and cultural diversity. It comes following the rainy season of three months so that many feel delighted as the season changes to bright that represent hope. While many may be familiar with 'Enkutatash', the Ethiopian New Year, the month of September also features other major festivities such as 'Meskel', 'Demera', 'Irreechaa', and other New […]

[ad_1] The Addis Ababa Culture, Art, and Tourism Bureau has announced that extensive preparations are underway to warmly welcome guests for the upcoming Irreechaa festival. Bureau Head Hirut Kassaw (PhD) briefed the media, stating that Addis Ababa is fully prepared to host visitors from Oromia State and other regions of the country for the festival. The celebrations will take place on October 5, 2024, at Hora Finfine in Addis Ababa, followed by a gathering on October 6, 2024, at Hora […]

[ad_1] In an increasingly interconnected world, the significance of preserving and promoting traditional practices and cultural heritages is crucial to learning about the past and understanding where we came from, reflecting a certain community's cultural values, preserving indigenous knowledge and wisdom and promoting a stronger sense of community as well. Cultural values also serve as the foundation to promote societal norms, nurture fraternity and peace among different groups and bind communities together. Sociologists emphasize that embracing cultural values plays a […]

[ad_1] Irreechaa is one of the cultural values of the Oromo people's Gada system and it is a celebration of gratitude to the Creator. It celebrates the "widespread" subordination of man to his creator as a natural law. In other words, it celebrates the renewal of connection or bond with nature. It is not a religion by itself. It primarily promotes reconciliation, forgiveness, union, love, and peace among the nations and nationalities of Ethiopia. Irreechaa is held twice a year. […]