The concept of celebrating the New Year is a universal one, but the timing and customs associated with it vary greatly from culture to culture. While January 1st marks the beginning of the year in many parts of the world, (according to the Gregorian calendar )numerous other New Year celebrations provide insight into the rich tapestry of global cultures.
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This is a country that serves up grass-fed beef and organic vegetables. The livestock graze in open fields because there are no factory farms, and vegetables are rarely treated with pesticides because farmers can’t afford the chemicals.
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The Nile has two major tributaries – the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The White Nile is traditionally considered to be the headwater. However, the Blue Nile is the source of 80 per cent of the water of the Nile downstream.
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After exploring the well-preserved medieval city of Harar, Zay then has a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with some of Africa’s most dangerous wild animals, hyenas. Meeting a local man who claims to have semi-tamed a pack of wild hyenas, Zay helps the man to hand-feed these ferocious predators just as if they were a group of cuddly puppies.
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Ethiopia’s prime tourist destination is undoubtedly Lalibela, an extraordinary World Heritage Site located in the country’s spectacular central highlands.
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