By Henok Retta

‘Let us do it for you! You don’t have to be worried about the kitchen, the whole catering service. Time has changed everything for the sake of time itself. Make your money buy time. You are a guest too. Just come to celebrate your wedding on the day, and spend the time you wish to spend at the event freely. Finally, you can go back to your business. The only thing that you have to do is pay the bills that we send to you in the next few days.’

By Aida Solomon

There was an unusual traffic flow coming through Arat Kilo to the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) on Tuesday. Celebrating the international Labor Day, schoolchildren had the day off; and one would naturally expect city malls, cinemas, or cafes to be packed with people enjoying one of the rarest vacations in the middle of the week. However, thanks to the Coca-Cola Company Sprite, locals had the chance to use the day to bear witness to a one of the kind experience in Ethiopia. Add a comment

By Henok Reta

Now it’s over!! The holiday has passed after a few days of celebration and partying. What remains? Is it not the bad stink all around you? You might have taken a walk in some of the inner cities of Addis, or you might have driven through narrow alleys in town. What did you observe? Add a comment

The traditional way of holiday celebrations, be it religious or otherwise, is adored by Ethiopians. Among religious holidays, Easter, which is celebrated by Christians, arguably occupies a more prominent place than any other religious holiday. Add a comment

A common scene on holidays is the feast served on every table of every house. In addition to that, holiday seasons are always meant to bring family and friends together and share the happiness and love and have fun. Women are busy preparing foods and brewing home-made beer for the holiday. The fresh green grass decorating households and the fresh smell are all features of holidays.

The German cultural institute (Goethe) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week.

Established in 1962, the German cultural institute in Ethiopia is the first to be established in Africa. This cultural venue, which was launched by the Emperor Haile-Selassie, was originally located in Arat Killo.

By Henok Reta

Carrying a sharp knife in the pocket, he watches as the deal between the herder and the customer progress in a rapt attention. And so he remains, until after the sale is made the customer starts to pull away with the live animal that is purchased. That is when the slaughter man snatches the sheep or the goat from the hands of the herder and offers his services to the buyer.

By Henok Reta

For some who are conscientious about the little things happing around town, Addis could be a bit of an enigma. Nowadays, it is quite a puzzle to observe a number of boutiques and general stores in some of the major business districts of city advertising major discounts and sale windows.