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From: Africa » Ethiopia » Oromia Region
Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (wh... [read more]
Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (wh... [read more] Blog: "Gotta Check the Tires!"
Date: February 22nd 2010
I think I may be getting a hang of this Amhara dance after all! I was pulled up AGAIN at a Habesha restaurant on Saturday, only this time it didn’t end with me cowering in a red-faced ball in my Axum-shaped chair, but with a shoulder-touch and a sincere ‘ammesegnallehu’ from the dancer!! That’s right -- I’m setting my shoulders loose in Addis!! Haha I sincerely hope that all of my f ... read more
Date: February 22nd 2010
I think I may be getting a hang of this Amhara dance after all! I was pulled up AGAIN at a Habesha restaurant on Saturday, only this time it didn’t end with me cowering in a red-faced ball in my Axum-shaped chair, but with a shoulder-touch and a sincere ‘ammesegnallehu’ from the dancer!! That’s right -- I’m setting my shoulders loose in Addis!! Haha I sincerely hope that all of my f ... read more
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