Timkat Festival

Timkat, celebrated takes place on the 19th January (or the 20th in a leap year), commemorates the Epiphany in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. It involves processions carrying replicas of the Ark of the Covenant, ritual baptisms, and communal feasting. The festival is especially vibrant in cities like Gondar and Addis Ababa.

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Traditional Coffee Ceremony

The Ethiopian coffee ceremony, often performed during festivals like Timkat, involves roasting, grinding, and brewing coffee with specific rituals. It’s a social skill symbolizing hospitality.

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