Thousands celebrated the eve of the festival, known as Demera, by gathering in Meskel Square in the heart of the capital city, Addis Ababa. Demera, which falls on 26 September, is a colourful ...

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In 2010, the Ethiopian government opened the “Red Terror” Martyrs’ Memorial Museum in Meskel Square of the country’s capital city, Addis Ababa — the same place where, just over 30 years ...

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, celebrating the Meskel festival, came together in the capital, Addis Ababa, after most of ... in the centre of the Meskel Square - a huge public plaza at the heart ...

Makdelena Desta, 17, flings out her arms like a ballet dancer as she skates around Addis Skatepark. Wearing a T-shirt, jeans, ...

National celebrations of the festival, known as Meskel, traditionally happen in a square by the same name in Addis Ababa. It is one of Ethiopia’s most celebrated religious holidays, marked with ...

Modern hotel located close to Imperial Palace, Meskel Square, National Museum and Holy Trinity Cathedral; 6 kms from the airport.