The title of the article from which I got my information from is "Timkat in Ethiopia". It was written by Jeroen Bergmans. There isn't a specific date on when it was written, but I read it on December 9th of 2012. Click here to read this article: http://www.travelintelligence.com/travel-writing/timkat-ethiopia If you're clicking on this and it won't go to the website, it's because I've copied and pasted the link 5 times and it still won't go to the article ;D
Summary
This article talks about Ethiopia as the corner of the world or the Cradle of Humanity. It's a haven for archaeologists and paleontologists. Human remains that are millions of years old were discovered in the desserts of Ethiopia. While it may be a awesome place for archaeologists, there's another big attraction. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church dates back to the ancient times long ago. One of many myths you'd see in Indiana Jones movies is that the Ark of the Covenant is located in the Church of St. Mary of Zion. The main religion of Ethiopia is Orthodox and one of the celebrations I want to talk about is Timkat. It's the celebration of Christ's baptism in the Jordan River. The best place to attend for this religious festival is the town of Gondar, but first you've got to buy a gabbi. It's traditional for all Ethiopians to wear a gabbi to Timkat. It helps to keep you cool under the sun and helps you to blend in with the colorful procession through town.
This article talks about Ethiopia as the corner of the world or the Cradle of Humanity. It's a haven for archaeologists and paleontologists. Human remains that are millions of years old were discovered in the desserts of Ethiopia. While it may be a awesome place for archaeologists, there's another big attraction. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church dates back to the ancient times long ago. One of many myths you'd see in Indiana Jones movies is that the Ark of the Covenant is located in the Church of St. Mary of Zion. The main religion of Ethiopia is Orthodox and one of the celebrations I want to talk about is Timkat. It's the celebration of Christ's baptism in the Jordan River. The best place to attend for this religious festival is the town of Gondar, but first you've got to buy a gabbi. It's traditional for all Ethiopians to wear a gabbi to Timkat. It helps to keep you cool under the sun and helps you to blend in with the colorful procession through town.
Reaction
I think Timkat is a wonderful celebration. It doesn't involve violence of any kind and it's a great way to celebrate the baptism of Christ. Timkat seems like a great experience. The colorful processions involved in this festival would be a great site. I wouldn't mind to be a part of it.
I think Timkat is a wonderful celebration. It doesn't involve violence of any kind and it's a great way to celebrate the baptism of Christ. Timkat seems like a great experience. The colorful processions involved in this festival would be a great site. I wouldn't mind to be a part of it.
Ties
This festival ties into the culture of Ethiopia, because it plays a big part of Ethiopian Orthodox. Since Ethiopian Orthodox goes back to ancient times, this tradition must be a important festival of the people who believe in Christianity. Timkat is one of the most spectacular religious festivals in Ethiopia. Timkat is important to the culture of Ethiopia, because it demonstrates their religion and celebration. It's just awesome.
This festival ties into the culture of Ethiopia, because it plays a big part of Ethiopian Orthodox. Since Ethiopian Orthodox goes back to ancient times, this tradition must be a important festival of the people who believe in Christianity. Timkat is one of the most spectacular religious festivals in Ethiopia. Timkat is important to the culture of Ethiopia, because it demonstrates their religion and celebration. It's just awesome.