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Ethiopians Welcome the New Year 2018 with Festivities Across the Nation


Ethiopians Welcome the New Year 2018 with Festivities Across the Nation
Ethiopians Welcome the New Year 2018 with Festivities Across the Nation

Ethiopians across the country are celebrating Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year, with colorful festivities, cultural events, and religious ceremonies. The occasion marks the start of the year 2018 in the Ethiopian calendar.

In the capital, Addis Ababa, communities gathered in churches and public squares to exchange greetings, flowers, and gifts. Traditional songs and dances echoed throughout neighborhoods as families and friends came together to mark the start of a new year with joy and hope.

Religious leaders encouraged citizens to reflect on the past year and embrace the opportunities of the year ahead. Special services were held in Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic churches, drawing thousands of worshippers.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has extended his heartfelt greetings to Ethiopians

“Happy 2018 Ethiopian New Year, which marks the dawn of Ethiopia’s revival and the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam,” he said. “The past year has shown that with perseverance and divine guidance, success is within our reach. Our achievements in agriculture, tourism, mining, manufacturing, and ICT reflect this reality.”

Local authorities emphasized the importance of celebrating safely, especially in public gatherings, while also promoting Ethiopia’s rich cultural heritage. Street vendors reported a surge in activity as people purchased traditional foods and flowers to commemorate the day.

Enkutatash is a symbolic celebration of renewal and unity, and it coincides with the end of the rainy season, bringing sunshine and hope for a fruitful year ahead. Ethiopians traditionally exchange flowers and small gifts to wish loved ones prosperity and happiness.

As the nation embraces the year 2018, citizens across Ethiopia are optimistic, celebrating with family, friends, and communities, upholding customs that have endured for centuries.

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