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...
by Joram Jojo | Sep 8, 2024 | Culture
Celebrating Heritage: The Inaugural Gobe and Shinoye Festival The commencement of the Gobe and Shinoye festival, a cherished cultural celebration of great significance to the Oromo community, is marked by the beginning of the spring equinox and the appearance of the...
by Joram Jojo | Sep 3, 2024 | Culture
In the complex and multifaceted cultural tapestry of the Oromo people, traditional hairstyles have long held significant cultural and symbolic meanings. Among these, the Goodaya hairstyle is particularly noteworthy as a profound emblem of beauty, respect, and female...
by Joram Jojo | Mar 10, 2024 | Culture
The cultural exhibition of this week has been prepared by the organisation of the Office of Culture and Tourism of Robe City and Bale Zone. Mrs Alam Tsagga, the Deputy Director of Robe City Culture and Tourism Office, said: “Today’s generation should be...