In this festival, traditionally, young girls wear local costumes called Habesha Kemis, hold green leaves on their backs, sing songs in groups with the help of traditional musical instrument called kebero and go to door-to-door to receive elderly blessings.
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Holding a little Variant of names, (Ashenda-in Tigray), (Ashendeye-in Lasta), (Shadey- in Agew Humra) or (Solel- in Raya) and with a Religious and Cultural connotation, this winter festival used to be the girls shining moment probably next to Timket (Epiphany).
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After a sustained period of decline, the girls picked it up again since a couple of years back to see it one of the hottest girls’ celebrations now. If you happen to be in Mekele, Lalibela, Sekota or any of the towns in the region, you will realize that it has indeed a special place and expectation among the larger public as well.
This season is even more special for travelers to visit the magnificent northern highlands in their most green scenery along the way.
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Extending from the mid to the end of August every year, the festival has become something that you cannot miss it. You may likely confront a small group of chanting kids on the streets of Addis Ababa or major towns and cities in Ethiopia replicating the same, yet you have to be in the north for an unparalleled experience.
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That is what people has to say the last few years. In fact, without exaggeration, it has become a motivation for domestic travel like no other in the country.
This year’s celebration will not be the same due to COVID-19 distancing requirement. Yet, you may pop up to the Virtual events everywhere, learn about it now and plan for next year’s celebration to experience it first hand and tell it yourself. Afro Experience is here to guide you through anytime.
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