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The Ethiopian Flag Day

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THE ETHIOPIAN FLAG Ethiopia is celebrating the 10th National Flag Day on October 16th, 2017 Gregorian calendar ( ጥቅምት 06, 2010 Julian calendar). (Ethiopia has just started its Year 2010 on September 11th, 2017 as it is following the Julian calendar.) The three basic colors of the Ethiopian Flag are Green (top), Yellow (middle) and Red (bottom). Green symbolizes the Land. Ethiopia has a diversified geography with its highest peak of 4,620 meters above sea level (4620 feet asl) at Mount Ras Dashen in the Simien Mountains of Northern Ethiopia, and the lowest point in the African Continent at Dallol (116 meters below sea level or (380 feet bsl) in the Denakil or Afar Depression of North Eastern Ethiopia. Yellow recalls peace and hope. Red at the bottom signifies power, strength and blood. Ethiopia is the only African Nation which was not colonized by the European powers during the Scramble for Africa. At the Battle of Adwa in (March 02, 1896) Ethiopians shed blood to defeat th

Food Tour in Addis Ababa

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PRIVATE ETHIOPIAN FOOD TOUR IN ADDIS ABABA Culinary Experience in Addis Ababa with tour guide Local food-themed guided tour in Addis Ababa Layover food tour in Addis Ababa This short food tour in Addis Ababa (አ ዲ ስ  አ በ ባ)  is customable culinary experience of Ethiopian meals. Transit passengers on a layover at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport find this gourmet tour a great way to know Ethiopia through its food.  The guided local Ethiopian food tour in Addis Ababa city is by driving to the places of interest using private vehicle. The tour is flexible but it normally 4 to 5 hours. Stopover travelers at Addis Ababa can experience Ethiopia through it food in few hours before their next flight. Read below and plan your private food tour in Addis Ababa with us. Foodies who want to discover the unique culture and way of life of Ethiopians with food and drinks have to try the following: - If you have less than 4 hours, drive to Sholla Market which is about 15