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A historical incident has made Gondar one of the places which receive most of Ethiopia’s remittances

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Gondar witnessed 209 early marriages this January alone.

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