Culture Archives - Joram Jojo

Celebrating Yo Masqala and the Sofa Ceremony in Gamo Zone, Ethiopia

by Joram Jojo | Oct 8, 2024 | Culture

Yo Masqala and Sofa Ceremony in Arba Minch: A Time-Honored Tradition in Gamo Culture Arba Minch, 28 September 2017 (Gamo Zone M/Communication) – The Gamo Zone of Ethiopia is currently experiencing a period of heightened activity and festivity, coinciding with the...

Exploring the Musical Tradition of the Oromo People: The Cultural Significance of the Gobe Song

by Joram Jojo | Aug 20, 2024 | Culture

The Oromo people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Ethiopia, have a rich and diverse musical heritage that plays a crucial role in their cultural identity. Among the various musical traditions, the cultural songs of the Oromo stand out as a distinctive feature,...

GEDA FATHERS OF GUJI GEDA

by Joram Jojo | Feb 12, 2024 | Culture

The Geda fathers of Guji Geda have carried out various systems for the breast-feeding of children which they have been able to complete successfully. As the day of the Geda Geda is coming to an end in Guji, the house of the Geda has to be completed and the day of the...

GIFATA HOLIDAY IN WOLAYITA ZONE

by Joram Jojo | Sep 22, 2023 | Culture

The Wolayita zone youth organisation has celebrated the eve of Gifata holiday brightly on the main streets of Sodo city. The young generation celebrates Gifata in Wolaita Sodo city with different programs. The role of the youth in the celebration of the holiday is...

GULIA (DEMERA) CEREMONY ON THE DAY OF GIFATA HOLIDAY

by Joram Jojo | Sep 25, 2023 | Culture

Several activities took take place on the day of Gifata holiday at Wolayita Sodo, with a Gulia ceremony. Gulia ceremony was officialy launched by Wolayita zone administrative representative Mr. Tsadiku Feleke, the zone culture and tourism directorate Mr. Teshome...

Irrech: A Celebration of Oromo Unity and Culture

by Joram Jojo | Oct 6, 2024 | Culture

The Irrech festival is an annual celebration held by the Oromo people, the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia. It is a celebration of Oromo unity and culture. It is a vibrant and colourful celebration that serves to illustrate the Oromo’s rich cultural heritage...