Gonder

One of the oldest and historically important cities in Ethiopia hosts the legendary palace of former Emperor Fasiledes, which is one of the country’s main tourist attractions, especially in Ethiopian epiphany.

Niksat: the Ethiopian tattoo tradition - past and present

Ethiopians started getting tattooed in the fourth century along with the introduction of Christianity

ARTS/CULTURE Gonder

Ethiopian coffee ceremony, the ritual of coffee cup fortune telling

In some places, besides the ceremony, there is a ritual of reading the signs left by the coffee ground at the bottom of the cups.

ARTS/CULTURE Gonder

Azmaris of the Gondar past

“What are the Azmaris saying these days?” people would ask as their lyrics were indicators of the existing situations.

LIFESTYLE Gonder

Traditional Gondar clothing celebrates Ethiopia’s rich history and tradition

In Gondar and its surrounding areas, it is common for men and women of all ages to wear a Jano (a traditional costume) during holidays and weddings.

ARTS/CULTURE Gonder

Brana volumes and the libraries of Gondar

Painstakingly produced age-old Brana manuscripts are not well preserved and made available for the public.

EDUCATION Gonder

Fasilides Castle: a monument of how Ethiopian royalty used to live

The once prestigious steam-baths of Fasil Gimb, now all in ruins, were frequented by the royals for their therapeutic effects.

LIFESTYLE Gonder

The hailed traditional hospitality of Gondar’s Inn of the Four Sisters

Inn of the Four Sisters receives certificates of recognition every year from Trip Advisor and the sisters aim to become number one in Africa.

ARTS/CULTURE Gonder

Gondar still a den of early marriage?

Gondar witnessed 209 early marriages this January alone.

HEALTH Gonder

Shrouded in leaves and secrecy, the rise of herbal remedies in Gonder

The past two years, 20 traditional medicine centers were given licenses to operate, making a total of 28 licensed healers in and around the city

ARTS/CULTURE Gonder