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  1. No culture shock ... just coffee: what might seem like an insurmountable cultural divide--from The Netherlands to Ethiopia--is bridged here by coffee. ... An article from: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal by Jonathan Bell, 2006-12-01
  2. Blue Daughter of the Red Sea: A Memoir by Meti Birabiro, 2004-05-15
  3. The national historical archives: A feasibility study for Ethiopia by Abdurahman Y. Gerad, 1979
  4. Voices from Eritrea, Somalia and Kurdistan by Rachel Warner, 1991-04-04
  5. National Geographic Magazine (March 2006, Vol. 209, No.3)
  6. Songs of the Ethiopian revolution =: Chansons de la revolution ethiopienne by Alemu Eshetie, 1979

61. AllRefer Reference - Ethiopia - Historical Setting | Ethiopian Information Resou
One of the most significant influences on the formation and evolution of culture in northern ethiopia consisted of migrants from Southwest Arabia.
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by John W. Turner (An African analyst with the Department of Defense) Ethiopian Orthodox cathedral at Aksum, built in seventeenth century. MODERN ETHIOPIA IS THE PRODUCT of many millennia of interaction among peoples in and around the Ethiopian highlands region. From the earliest times, these groups combined to produce a culture that at any given time differed markedly from that of surrounding peoples. The evolution of this early "Ethiopian" culture was driven by a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. One of the most significant influences on the formation and evolution of culture in northern Ethiopia consisted of migrants from Southwest Arabia. They arrived during the first millennium B.C. and brought Semitic speech, writing, and a distinctive stone-building tradition to northern Ethiopia. They seem to have contributed directly to the rise of the Aksumite kingdom, a trading state that prospered in the first centuries of the Christian era and that united the shores of the southern Red Sea commercially and at times politically. It was an Aksumite king who accepted Christianity in the mid-fourth century, a religion that the Aksumites bequeathed to their successors along with their concept of an empire-state under centralized rulership. The establishment of what became the Ethiopian Orthodox Church was critical in molding Ethiopian culture and identity. The spread of Islam to the coastal areas of the Horn of Africa in the eighth century, however, led to the isolation of the highlands from European and Middle Eastern centers of Christendom. The appearance of Islam was partly responsible for what became a long-term rivalry between Christians and Muslimsa rivalry that exacerbated older tensions between highlanders and lowlanders and agriculturalists and pastoralists that have persisted to the present day.

62. Embassy Of Ethiopia, Washington, DC
Ethiopian culture, coffee introduced at Festival in Vienna. Addis Ababa, May 19(ENA)A festival introducing Ethiopian culture and
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67 Political parties expected to contest in forthcoming election
Addis Ababa, June 08,2004 (ENA)- Some 67 political parties who have received certificates of recognition are expected to contest in the forthcoming National Election, according to the National Electoral Board.
Meles, Guelleh inaugurate Ethiopian Embassy Complex, Meles returns after attending ministerial meet
Addis Ababa, May 19(ENA)Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and Djiboutian President Ismael Oumar Guelleh have cut the ribbon inaugurating the new Ethiopian Embassy complex built at a cost of about 35 million Birr by Ethiopian private contractor SATCON.
African economic experts meet to discuss trade policies
Addis Ababa, May 19(ENA)Africa's economic experts and academicians on Tuesday started a three-day meeting in the Ugandan capital Kampala to debate development issues and the continent's opportunities and competitiveness in global trade, AFP reported.
Ethiopian culture, coffee introduced at Festival in Vienna

63. Ethiopia, The Unknown Land: A Cultural And Historical Guide
Be Cautious of the Title I purchased this book because I was looking for an indepth study of Ethiopian culture, both past and present.
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I purchased this book because I was looking for an in-depth study of Ethiopian culture, both past and present. However, it soon became apparent that the books subtitle "A Cultural and Historical Guide" was somewhat misleading. Rather, Mr. Munro-Hay provides a detailed and scholarly analysis of Ethiopian historical sites. The publisher would have been well-advised to use the subtitle "An Archaeological Survey" instead. If that is what youre looking for, then this book is ideal. But if you want information on contemporary Ethiopian culture, it would be best to look elsewhere.
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64. Voices Of New York
LG saw this boundary for the first time immediately upon attempting to integrate herself into American culture. (Although ethiopia also has its antagonisms, LG
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The Language of Identity: Ethiopian Communities in New York City Maya René Smullyan-Jenkins and Ian Jackson Introduction Ethiopian immigrants in this city possess two distinctive qualities: one, the fact that there is no centralized Ethiopian community within the boroughs in the same way that there does exist a Chinatown or a Little Italy. Instead of there being such a locale, there does exist a mish-mash of disparate neighborhoods spread throughout New York: primarily, Flushing, Queens; Parkchester, Bronx; and Manhattan. The other distinguishable quality about Ethiopian settlement in NYC-as initially suggested by one Ms. Apufia Beko, a 49 year-old Parkchester resident-is that unlike many if not most immigrants to New York (particularly those from the East), Ethiopians enter this country with a basic English proficiency. Ultimately, these two factors of permeation and proficiency contribute to setting the stage for a wealth of diverse experience amongst Ethiopian immigrants in New York, which the following discussion will seek to illustrate.

65. The Murulle Foundation: Culture Of Ethiopia
Copyright © 2003 The Murulle Foundation All Rights Reserved. The Murulle Foundation culture OF ethiopia. Articles Injera An ethiopian
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Injera: An Ethiopian Tradition

The Karo Tribe
Having never been colonized, Ethiopia has one of the world's longest independent traditions of civil society and is home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found. With more than 100 different ethnic groups speaking at least seventy different languages, Ethiopia's cultural diversity rivals that of its plants and animals. Injera: An Ethiopian Tradition Those who have had the fortune of visiting Ethiopia know that the traditional foods are as unique as the country itself. One commonality to most dishes is injera, a pancake-like sourdough bread made from teff. When served, injera is usually spread out over a large plate or table with meat or vegetable stews (wot) served on top. The injera acts as a plate where participants tear off pieces with their hands and use it to scoop up the main dishes. After the main courses are finished, remnants of the injera (soaked with the sauces) are the last to be eaten. The injera is sometimes rolled into small bundles and served on the side for convenience. Teff is a staple grain of east Africa, but most associated with Ethiopia. Its seed is much smaller than wheat and is a good source of calcium, fiber and protein. Today, teff can be found in many health food and international grocery stores. Following is the traditional recipe for injera: Ingredients

66. Eritrea And Ethiopia
II. Solomonic Dynasty. Summary The Solomonic Dynasty is a very important aspect of Ethiopian culture and history. It defines a critical
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We are introducing our students to the political, cultural, and historical world of Eritrea and Ethiopia. Since we value our personal experiences with the culture, it is essential in our presentation to introduce ourselves, our families, and our experience in our respective cultures. We believe that a brief overview of who we are and where we come from will make the students more comfortable with us, and at the same time they will get a much more personal experience with our Eritrean/Ethiopian presentation. Activity (7-10 minutes)
We give out a word association sheets to the students. This activity enables us to see what the students do and do not know about the countries. It is beneficial to the students, because it spurs a discussion about the certain thoughts and ideas that they have about Africa. Hopefully by the end of the presentation, they will have a better idea of what society and people are like in Eritrea and Ethiopia.
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67. Ethiopia's Famous Walled City- Of Harar: A Culture Treasure
A culture Treasure ethiopia s Walled City of Harar by John Graham The most pleasant city to visit in ethiopia is Harar. Bahir Dar
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Plhilip Thompson Ethiopia: Off the Beaten Trail By John Graham
Inside Ethiopia by John Graham. Foreword by Philip Briggs
Ethiopia is a country of endless stories and histories, many never heard outside this elusive country. John Graham has tirelessly traversed Ethiopia, and explored many nooks and crannies of this ancient land. From the China Road to the most remote mountain monastery Mr Graham has visited and documented those parts of Ethiopia rarely seen or discussed by the outside world. Beyond Aksum, Lalibela, and the Blue Nile Falls are places, ruins, and sights seldom exposed to the world at large, John Graham's Ethiopia: Off the Beaten Trail takes you to these unseen gems. US$ 25.00 ISBN 1-931253-11-0 Paperback
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68. Ethiopia-Islam And Middle East
culture. Family Life A good website on family life in ethiopia. Focuses Explains how this factor of the culture is changing. ethiopian
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Family Life: A good website on family life in Ethiopia. Focuses on the changing demographics of marriage, including average age of marriage and financial factors affecting marriage in the poverty-ridden country. Explains how this factor of the culture is changing Ethiopian Culture A good link page on Ethiopian culture. Provides links in the main categories of art, facts and info, food, language, literature, music, people, and religion. The art page in particular provides many good links. History and Change: A fantastic web-page detailing the history of Ethiopia and the cultural changes. Great information on the rise of Islam in Ethiopia and Modern Ethiopian history and culture. Visit Ethiopia: Site containing Information on Ethiopian history, culture and environment. Information on Culture includes festivals, ethnic composition, religious composition, common foods, and literature. Also includes information on the major cities of the country. This is also a tourism site.

69. Society And Culture - Ethiopia - Society & Culture Resources
Society and culture ethiopia. Society culture Resources. Society and culture ethiopia Society culture Resources. WoW
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70. Ethiopia
Dispossession. Ethiopian culture seems to be a mixture of various AfroAsiatic groups, uniting the Christian, Semitic and Muslim worlds.
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ETHIOPIAN SCROLLS: A Disembodied Aesthetic of Dispossession
Some of the healing mechanisms of the Ethiopian scrolls are common to healing arts in many cultures: hypostasis
The power of mimesis (imitation) can be applied to evil as well as to good, but in terms of evil images, there are two possible outcomes; the image of evil might render harm, but in contrast, the image of evil might repel an evil spirit. At the basis of Ethiopian religious beliefs is belief in the power of the word -names for newborns are submitted to clerics who determine if the name will bring fortune; like Muslims, Ethiopians believe that one's name fixes one's destiny.
This belief derives from a story of ancient people, of each nation having a book which would reveal the secrets of heaven; the only group not to lose theirs was the Christians and so they are the only people who know how the universe works. [Remember that myths do not have to be true or consistent with some external logic in order to be believed; it is the belief in a myth which makes it a potent element in a culture and in the aesthetics of that culture.] Hypostasis, mimesis, and the power of the word are not unique to Ethiopian healing arts. What is most unique to the Ethiopian scrolls as a form of healing is the

71. Ethiopian Reporter
I say, of course, in the same way that Greece and Rome have been the fountainhead of ancient culture of Europe, so is ethiopia for Africa.
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72. Circus In Ethiopia: An Ethiopian Association
With the help of the circus we want to show our culture to other countries. Circus ethiopia has also attracted the interest of artist from abroad.
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  • Circus Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) 1991 Circus Jimma (Jimma) 1993 Circus Tigray (Mekele) 1994 Circus Nazareth (Nazareth) 1994 Circus Dire Dawa (Dire dawa) Circus Harar (Harar) Circus Arsi (Acela) Circus Desse (Desse) Circus Debre Berhane (Debre Berhane) Circus Awassa (Awassa ) Circus Hargeisa - Hargeisa (Somaliland) Circus Eritrea Asmara (Eritrea)
  • The first performance of Circus Ethiopia in Addis Ababa in1991 had a basic simple technique set up; a few ropes were put, a cassette player was powered from a car cigarette lighter and on went the show the audience comprise of some 700 or so children from the neighbourhood. Each week, this number increased and today there are often between 3000 and 5000 people attending the shows for free. The Circuses performs usually on a weekly basis in different venues. Circus Ethiopia or Circus In Ethiopia?

    73. The Power Of Culture - Will The Obelisk From Ethiopia Finally Be Going Home?
    Transport by ship is not an option because ethiopia does not have a port. The obelisk is an extremely important part of the ethiopian cultural heritage.
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    Will the obelisk from Ethiopia finally be going home?
    It appears that the obelisk that Mussolini took with him from Ethiopia is finally returning home. The historical monument has been taken apart, and the parts are in storage at the Rome airport. They are waiting for an aeroplane that can bear the enormous weight. Transport by ship is not an option because Ethiopia does not have a port. The obelisk is an extremely important part of the Ethiopian cultural heritage. It is the most beautiful of some fifty obelisks that remain from the historical city of Axum. The city was the capitol of an empire two thousand years ago. The Italian leader Benito Mussolini ordered his troops to bring the monument to Rome after the invasion of Ethiopia. Although Italy signed treaties in 1947 and 1997 promising the immediate return of the structure, no action was ever taken. The Ethiopian people have already announced that the date of the obelisk's return will be an official holiday to be celebrated annually. Annemiek Leclaire Links for this article Return our obelisk!

    74. The Power Of Culture - Circus In Ethiopia For Street Children And AIDS Orphans
    Circus in ethiopia for street children and AIDS orphans. In ethiopia, the circus is more than performing feats. Street children and
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    Circus in Ethiopia for street children and AIDS orphans
    In Ethiopia, the circus is more than performing feats. Street children and AIDS orphans there are trained as performers, and their songs deal with topics including AIDS and children's rights. Circus in Ethiopia is supported by organisations including Oxfam, Novib, Unicef Committee the Netherlands, Save the Children and the International Red Cross. The famous Cirque du Soleil also supports CIE. Links for this article Circus Ethiopia Culture focal point of donor conference Video workshop in Morocco gives people a look at themselves Prince Claus fund supports performance of I La Galigo in Indonesia ...
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    75. The Culture History Of The Federal Democratic Republic Of Ethiopia
    The culture history of the Federal Democratic Republic of ethiopia. Hartford Web Publishing is not the author of the documents in
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    Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
    Hartford Web Publishing is not the author of the documents in World History Archives The history in general of Ethiopia The history of education in Ethiopia
    Ethiopian historical antiques being stolen
    By Yemisrach Benalfew, Third Word Network, October 1999. Antiques stolen from the Ethiopian Orthodox churches are being sold on the international market. The 800 years of dedication by priests to save the relics is probably declining. More than 2,000 antiques have disappeared in Amhara region, north of Ethiopia, in the past 10 years.
    Italy To Return Obelisk, Pledges Millions To Ethiopia
    Panafrican News Agency, 20 December 2000. Italy will soon return the Axum obelisk. The return of the obelisk serves to relaunch the existing bilateral relations and co-operation between the two countries and further strengthen them. The obelisk, the tallest among the then existing ones at Axum, was taken down and cut into three pieces in 1937 and shipped to Italy on the personal orders of Mussolini, a year after his forces invaded Ethiopia.
    Member of European Parliament Tabled Questions On the Return of Aksum Obelisk
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    76. Ethiopia: XtraMSN Travel
    ethiopia. culture. There are almost as many languages as there are peoples in ethiopia, about 80 in all. The languages come from a
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    77. IllumiRate Directory Regional Local Africa Ethiopia
    provides news, passport and visa requirements, and contact information. With resources on ethiopia s culture and history 1 opinions.
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    78. Ethiopia, The Unknown Land: A Cultural And Historical Guide - Stuart Munro-Hay
    A richly illustrated, authoritative guide to the history, culture, and art of ethiopia by a leading scholar. MunroHay pays particular
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    A richly illustrated, authoritative guide to the history, culture, and art of Ethiopia by a leading scholar. Munro-Hay pays particular attention to archeaological sites and the role of the church. He has also writen a book on Aksum, the Iron Age site in northern Ethiopia. View Book Bag
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    79. Wauu.DE: Regional: Africa: Ethiopia: Society And Culture
    http//www.ethiopiafamine.com/. ethiopia101 Articles on ethiopian history and culture. http//www.suite101.com/articles.cfm/ethiopia
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      Information about Ethiopian Famine and relief efforts.
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    • Ethiopian Politics Directory Guide to Ethiopian politics - categorized articles, news, links. http://sellassie.ourfamily.com/politics/
    • Ethiopian Professionals Association Network Contact point for Ethiopian professionals across the world. http://www.epanonline.org/
    • Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia Non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry committed to eliminating poverty housing and homelessness from Ethiopia.

    80. SOS Children's Villages: Country Information On Ethiopia
    Coptic influences. Other important examples for Ethiopian culture are the giant steles of Aksum and the palaces of Gonder. The work
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    Country Information on Ethiopia
    Ethiopia is one of the countries with the highest altitude in all of tropical Africa. 50% of the area are situated above 1200 m and further 25% above 1800 m. The interior of the country is dominated by the Ethiopian Highland, divided from northeast to southwest by the Ethiopian Rift, Country Information on Kenya The people of Kenya decided to remain within the Commonwealth when free elections were held and the country became a republic in 1964. Jomo Kenyatta,
    Country Information on The Gambia
    Gambia stretches along either side of the River Gambia, the river projecting the whole of the country's area. Mangroves dominate the riverside,
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    Zimbabwe's economy rests upon various important pillars: In spite of a well-developed manufacturing sector (25% of gross domestic product) and a...
    Country Information on Ethiopia Terrain
    Ethiopia is one of the countries with the highest altitude in all of tropical Africa. 50% of the area are situated above 1200 m and further 25% above 1800 m. The interior of the country is dominated by the Ethiopian Highland, divided from northeast to southwest by the Ethiopian Rift, which constitutes part of the East African rift system and is characterized by young volcanoes and lack of any drains. The highest elevation is Ras Dashan with 4620 m. It is located in the north as is the case with Lake Tana, which has its source in the Blue Nile.
    The northeastern parts of the plateau are characterised by steep slopes which fall away by 1,220 m or more to reach the lowlands and the Danakil Desert. Along the western edge of the plateau the highlands slowly merge into Sudan's desert areas. Along the southern and southwestern edges, the plateau falls away to reach Lake Turkana (called Lake Rudolf in the past) in neighbouring Kenya. After Eritrea split off in 1993, Ethiopia does not have any direct access to the coast any more.

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