1. Ethiopia Culture | Lonely Planet World Guide ethiopia culture. There are almost as many languages as there are peoples in Ethiopia, about 80 in all. The languages come from a http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/ethiopia/culture.htm

home search help worldguide ... Related Weblinks Ethiopia Culture There are almost as many languages as there are peoples in Ethiopia, about 80 in all. The languages come from a variety of families - Semitic, Hamitic, Nilotic and Omotic. Amharic, spoken in the country's heartland, is Ethiopia's official language, but Tigrinya, spoken in the north, and Orominya, spoken in the south, have semi-official status. The Oromos are the largest ethnic group in the country, and are made up of a muddle of Christians, Muslims and traditional animists. Amharic and Tigrinya use the Ge'ez script, with an understated 231 letters - keep an eye out for fabulously complex Amharic typewriters. Kids are taught English from junior high onward, and many people can speak a smattering or more. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has dominated religious life in the country since the fourth century, when two brothers from Tyre began evangelizing with the blessing of the king. Ethiopian Orthodoxy has a strong monastic tradition, and until the Marxist revolution, there were Orthodox clergy in almost every town in the country. Orthodoxy combines more standard Christian beliefs in God, Catholic saints and Jesus (although there is more emphasis on the Old Testament than in many western churches) with traditional African beliefs about spirits and devils - church services often include dancing, astrology and fortune telling. Believers fast every Wednesday and Friday, avoiding meat, dairy and sometimes fish.

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4. Ethiopia: Culture & Religious Tradition ethiopia culture religious tradition. That s from the Ethiopian Painting page on the Cultural and Religious Traditions in Ethiopia website. http://www.mirabilis.ca/archives/000203.html

Mirabilis.ca Mirabilis.ca home page about this blog contact Traditional Ethiopian artistic rules require that good persons be shown in full face (two eyes visible) while evil people are to be shown in profile, with one eye visible. Another major characteristic is that the paintings show no perspective. The usual technique is to sketch in charcoal, outline the picture in black ink, and then fill in with different colors. That's from the Ethiopian Painting page on the Cultural and Religious Traditions in Ethiopia website. That website's a treasure trove. It's got sections on Ethiopian Manuscripts, Ethiopian processional crosses, The Queen of Sheba, missionaries in Ethiopia, and a few other topics as well. Peek at the Dawit Psalter, or go look at the Sistrum, a rattle used in the Orthodox liturgy. Oh, and remember I mentioned Assefa's coptic crosses in yesterday's entry? Here are some similar cross pendants. Posted on October 24, 2002 09:12 AM

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6. Imperial Ethiopia - Ethiopian History, Culture, Tradition Imperial Family of ethiopia, ethiopian and African history, culture and tradition. Imperial Crown Council of ethiopia, the governing body of the Imperial Family of ethiopia, Africa's oldest royal http://www.imperialethiopia.org/

Imperial Family of Ethiopia. Ethiopian history, culture, tradition, aid and more. Welcome to the official site of the Imperial Crown Council of Ethiopia, the governing body of the Imperial Family of Ethiopia, Africa's oldest royal dynasty. This site presents the history of Ethiopia and its kings and queens , as well as information on the Imperial Family's various cultural and humanitarian activities , the Ethiopian aristocracy and Ethiopia's religions . Since the death of Emperor Ahma Selassie, son and successor of Emperor Haile Selassie , the Crown Council has embodied the leadership of the Imperial Family, and the history, hopes and dreams of a nation. About Us History Haile Selassie Dynasty ... Contact

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8. Ethiopia -- Culture Overview ethiopia culture Overview. The roots of ethiopian culture lie in ancient Aksum, one of the greatest kingdoms of African history. http://expedition.bensenville.lib.il.us/Africa/Ethiopia/culture.htm

Ethiopia - Culture Overview The roots of Ethiopian culture lie in ancient Aksum, one of the greatest kingdoms of African history. During the fourth century, the Emperor of Aksum converted to Christianity. Religious cohesion under a royal family that traced its descent from the biblical Solomon and the Queen of Sheba offset the political difficulties of later Ethiopians, and served to differentiate them from all of their Islamic neighbors. Ethiopians are proud to have successfully resisted European colonialism in the 19th and 20th centuries. The expansion of the country has brought more Muslim groups into the population, and the Marxist government after 1974 withdrew official support for the Christian church. The capital, Addis Ababa, is a prominent center of pan-African concerns, but local political and climatic difficulties have left Ethiopians little time to develop new avenues for their rich cultural heritage. The Amhara people, although they are no longer the majority of the population, are often assumed to have the representative culture of Ethiopia because of the Amharazation program conducted by Emperor Haile Selassie during much of the 20th century. Amhara is the official language, derived from the ancient Geez of the Ethiopian Orthodox liturgical literature. There are, however, over 75 different local languages spoken in the country that are divided into Semitic (like Amhara), Hamidic, Omotic, and Nilo-Saharan categories. English, French, Italian, and Arabic are spoken as well. The majority of Ethiopians are Oromo, and the majority of Oromo are Sunni Muslims. Overall, nearly half of Ethiopians are Muslim. There are small minorities of animists and Roman Catholics, while the remainder of the population follows the traditional Ethiopian Orthodox Church, a Monophysite Christianity like the Coptic Church in Egypt.

9. A Collection Of Essays By Dr. Richard Pankhurst The Preservation of ethiopian culture. ethiopia's culture in Grave Crisis The Old City of Danqaz an Urgent Question for the Authorities. ethiopia's Crumbling Historical Heritage http://www.abyssiniacybergateway.net/ethiopia/history/pankhurst.html

A Collection of Essays by Dr. Richard Pankhurst New! Extended Bibliography Essays for the Addis Tribune A History of Early Twentieth Century Ethiopia The Beginnings of Ethiopia's Modernisation The Eucalyptus Tree, and Ethiopia's First Modern Schools and Hospitals. Menilek's Failing Health, Anglo-Franco-Italian Attempts to Partition Ethiopia, the Appointment of the First Ethiopian Cabinet, and the Succession of Lej Iyasu. The Fall of Lej Iyasu. ... Prelude to Revolution Ethiopia's Historic Quest for Medicine Medical Activities in Early Times The Medical Activities of James Bruce, and his 19th Century Successors The Medical Activities in the Early 19th Century Successors Ethiopia a Century and a Half Ago ... Medical Developments at the Time of Menilek History of Ethiopian Religious Art and Manuscripts Christian Art: Icons, Wall Paintings and Manuscripts Ethiopian Manuscripts: Bindings and Illustration Artistic Developments of the Past, and the Crisis of the Manuscript Today A Serious Question of Ethiopian Studies: Five Thousand Ethiopian Manuscripts Abroad, and the International Community The Truth about Old-Time Ethiopian Dynastic Marriages Imperial Dynastic Marriages and the Beta Esra'el, or Falashas

10. Ethiopia Articles - Suite101.com Articles on Ethiopian history and culture. http://www.suite101.com/articles.cfm/ethiopia/

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11. Oromo Folk Literature, Language, Culture, History (Ethiopia) -- Part 1 Of 2 history, legends, and culture of the Galla/Oromo people, the majority cultural group in ethiopia. The texts are author of several books on Africa and ethiopia www.sidamaconcern.com http://www.samizdat.com/cerulli.html

The Folk-Literature of the Galla of Southern Abyssinia Part 1 of 2 by Enrico Cerulli, Ph.D., member of the Societa Africana d'Italia and the Societa Geografica Italiana, late scholar of the R. Istituto Orientale di Napoli Primary source for folk tales, history, legends, and culture of the Galla/Oromo people, the majority cultural group in Ethiopia. The texts are presented in the original Oromo, with translations and detailed notes and explanations. (I input this entire book by hand to make it available to the public.) Entered by hand by Richard Seltzer ( seltzer@samizdat.com www.samizdat.com ) from Harvard African Studies, Volume III, Varia Africana III, editors E.A. Hooton and Natica I. Bates, Assistant Editor Ruth Otis Sawtell, Published by The African Department of the Peabody Museum of Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 1922 seltzer@samizdat.com Comments welcome. Cerulli used the term "Galla" to designate the people that now call themselves "Oromo." He also used a complex phonetic alphabet with multiple accent marks to render Galla/Oromo words. Because I have no way to represent those complex accents in HTML, this electronic version omits all accents. I've also changed the footnote numbers to adjust for the needs of the Web format, with footnotes clustered at the ends of chapters rather than appearing at the bottom of each page.

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Ethiopia is a country of approximately 57 million people of many diverse and colorful ethnic backgrounds — a melting pot of ancient Middle Eastern and African cultures. It is also a country where recently may changes have taken place, but where many ancient customs and traditions remain intact. With a population of about 57 million, Ethiopia represents a melting pot of ancient Middle Eastern and African cultures evident in the religious, ethnic and language composition of its Semitic, Cushitic, Omotic and Nilotic peoples. The Ethiopian peoples comprise about seventy eight nationalities of which the Amhara and the Oromo constitute the majority, with about 60 percent of the total population. Approximately 85 percent of the population lives in the rural areas. The annual population growth rate is about 3 percent, and the economically active segment, between ages 14 and 60, is about 50 percent of the total population. Amharic, Oromiffa and Tigrigna are the major languages used by two third of the population. Amharic is the official language of the Federal Government. English is the medium of instruction in secondary schools, junior colleges, and universities, and is widely used in business transactions, particularly in banking and insurance. Arabic and Italian are also widely spoken. Christianity and Islam are the main religions practised in Ethiopia. Other traditional religions are also practised by a small section of the population, particularly in the South. There is freedom of religious practice in Ethiopia.

14. Ethiopia - Ethiopian History - Aksum The origination of the peoples of Aksum, their lives, and culture. http://www.ethiopianhistory.com/aksum

Aksum 300 BCE - 531 CE Aksum’s foundation is suggested to be as early as 300 BCE. Very little is known of the time period between the mid-first millennium BCE to the beginning of Aksum’s flourish, thought to be around the first century CE. There is little in common between the Aksumites and the earlier pre-Aksumite civilizations (Munro-Hay 1991, 4). The Aksumite kingdom was located in the northern province of Tigray and there it remained the capital of Ethiopia until the seventh century CE. Aksum owes its prosperity to its location. The Blue Nile basin and the Afar depression are both within a close proximity of Aksum. The former is rich of gold and the latter of salt: both materials having a highly important use to the Aksumites. Aksum was also within an accessible distance to the port of Adulis, on the coast of the Red Sea, hence maintaining trade relations with other nations, such as Egypt, India, and Arabia. Aksum’s ‘fertile’ and ‘well-watered’ location produced enough food for its population as well as its exotic animals, such as elephants and rhinoceros (Pankhurst 1998, 22-3). Aksum inherited a culture highly influenced by South Arabia. The Aksumites' language

15. MediaETHIOPIA - Your Ultimate Portal To Ethiopia. Website for ethiopian News, Views, Literature, Arts, culture, History and People family with his children serving ethiopia in various capacities graceful surviving arbegnas in ethiopia now http://www.ethiopians.com/

menuBar1.display(0,73) Spotlight S hown in the left is a renowned Ras who once headed the "Black Lion" Movement and led the Southern Front during the Italian invasion. He is also the patriarch of a very-well respected family with his children serving Ethiopia in various capacities. O E-mail answers. S hown in the left is Dejazmach Beyene Merid, a fierce resistance fighter during the Italian war. On the right is another remarkable patriot/arbegna who is credited for liberating the cities of Addis Alem and Holeta in 1933 (EC) from the Italian occupiers at the age of only 20! One of the graceful surviving arbegnas in Ethiopia now, he narrates that the heroisms of his father Ato Kelo and his grandfather Ato Gero inspired him. What is his name? How has Ethiopia honored Dejach Beyene Merid (site some landmarks)? E-mail answers. B laten Geta Heruy Wolde Selassie who had an illustrious career in the Ethiopian government such as Minister of Foreign Affairs (1931-36) is most known for his literary talents and intellectual outlooks. Any idea what some of his most memorable writings are? E-mail answers.

16. Imperial Ethiopia - About The Crown Council We wish to create a greater popular awareness of ethiopia s imperial history and culture, and to lend tangible support to benefit the ethiopian people through http://www.imperialethiopia.org/about.htm

More pages up here. Java Script required to use main menu About the Crown Council Welcome to Imperial Ethiopia , official site of the Imperial Family of Ethiopia. Today, Africa's oldest royal dynasty is a point of reference for Africans everywhere, and especially for Ethiopians, in Ethiopia and around the world. In keeping with this unique nation's ancient dynastic traditions, the Imperial Crown Council, composed of the Imperial Family's princes, trusted advisors and leading clerics, is a very real link to Ethiopia's past and present. Heirs of Solomon and Sheba According to a very old tradition, the Ethiopian emperors were descended from Menelik, the son of Queen Makeda of Sheba (Sabae) by King Solomon. Recent generations of the Imperial Family are also descended from the Prophet Muhammad , but the prince who is crowned must profess the Ethiopian Orthodox faith . In Ethiopian law, the reigning Emperor designates an heir apparent who ascends the Throne by approval of the Crown Council. This aspect of Ethiopian dynastic succession is not unlike certain tribal succession laws of other dynasties of the region, such as the House of Sa'ud of Saudi Arabia. In keeping with the provisions of the Ethiopian Constitution enacted in 1955, the Crown Council administers the affairs of the Imperial Family, representing the Crown during an interregnum such as the present one. A Modern Role Emperor Amha Selassie I, son of

17. Homepage Of The Journal AETHIOPICA International Journal of ethiopian Studies (published at the Universit¤t Hamburg) devoted to the scholarly study of the linguistics, literature, history, archaeology, palaeography, religion(s), traditional art, culture, and ethnology (anthropology) of ethiopia and Eritrea. http://www.rrz.uni-hamburg.de/AETHIOPICA/

18. Cyber Ethiopia and independant web forum allowing ethiopians and friends of ethiopia to interact using the ethiopian alphabet (fidels) . culture Religion (50) http://www.cyberethiopia.com/

19. Gondarlink Guide To Ethiopia - Culture - Culture A traveller visiting ethiopia cannot fail to be impressed by the colour and individuality of the cultures and traditions of its people. http://www.gondarlink.org.uk/guide/ethiopia/culture/culture.shtml

Welcome page Guide homepage Guestbook Thanks to... ... Links Ethiopia history geography wildlife culture ... religion The Guide places to visit things to know Donate Website supported by Culture Dress Painting Food and drink ... Music Ethiopian traditional art A traveller visiting Ethiopia cannot fail to be impressed by the colour and individuality of the cultures and traditions of its people. Whether in the bustle of the town or the tranquillity of the countryside, there is a strong and secure sense of identity and pride that is visible in all aspects of life. Religion plays a guiding role in the life of Ethiopia's peoples, whether it is very individual styles of Christianity, or whether it is Islam or more localised animistic beliefs that lead the way. And with the variety of beliefs comes a wealth of festivals that create high points in otherwise regular and well-ordered lives. Music and painting are everywhere. The churches are filled with picturesque images of colour and tradition, while itinerant musicians are in every town and village, lightening the mood and providing background for energetic dances. Natural beauty Ethiopia has its own very individual menu of food and drink , making the most of often scarce resources. Likewise

20. Encyclopaedia Of The Orient River flowing through Egypt and Sudan, which has its sources in ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi. Length is 6,671 km. Includes details of its geography with a map, culture and history. http://i-cias.com/cgi-bin/eo-direct.pl?nile.htm

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