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21/05/2023

30/12/2022

𝟏𝟎 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐀, 𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐀❗

January is a month of exuberant festivals in Ethiopia. These festivals are unique and introduce you to the natural beauty, rich culture, long history, and friendly people of Ethiopia.

The festivals in January started with the enthralling festivity of Ethiopian Christmas and ended with mouth-watering horse riding events.

Read more here: https://visitethiopia.travel/cultural-experiences/

16/11/2022

https://youtu.be/RwhdKQ1Qpdw

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21/08/2022

26/01/2022

19/01/2022

Melkam

Timkat which means "baptism" is the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of Epiphany. It is celebrated on January 19 (or 20 on Leap Year), corresponding to the 11th day of Terr following the Ethiopian calendar (Julian calendar). Timket celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.

During the ceremonies of Timkat, the Tabot, a model of the Ark of the Covenant, which is present on every Ethiopian altar (somewhat like the Western altar stone), is reverently wrapped in rich cloth and borne in procession on the head of the priest. The Tabot, which is otherwise rarely seen by the laity, represents the manifestation of Jesus as the Messiah when he came to the Jordan for baptism. The Divine Liturgy is celebrated near a stream or pool early in the morning (around 2 a.m.). Then the nearby body of water is blessed towards dawn and sprinkled on the participants, some of whom enter the water and immerse themselves, symbolically renewing their baptismal vows. But the festival does not end there.

By noon on Timqat Day a large crowd has assembled at the ritual site, those who went home for a little sleep having returned, and the holy ark is escorted back to its church in colorful procession and festivities. The clergy, bearing robes and umbrellas of many hues, perform rollicking dances and songs; the elders march solemnly with their weapons, attended by middle-ages men singing a long-drawn, low-pitched haaa hooo; and the children run about with sticks and games. Dressed up in their finest, the women chatter excitedly. The young braves leap up and down in spirited dances, tirelessly repeating rhythmic songs. When the holy ark has been safely restored to its dwelling-place, everyone goes home for feasting.

Come and be part of this great festival and witness this unique culture for yourself through www.lalibelatravelandtours.com

10/12/2021

We are ready for you challenge January 2022

Ministry of Tourism is working together with Tour Operators, Hoteliers and Ethiopian airlines to welcome 1 million diasporas from January 07/ 2022 onwards.

We have made an agreement with service providers to make their service 30% off during the scheduled period. We will let you know how you can Book accomodataions & Tour Services Soon.

27/09/2021

Happy Meskal - a festival celebrating the finding of the true Cross by Queen Elleni. A beautiful bonfire ceremony at Meskal square, the first after the renovation, 2014 Ethiopian calendar. Come to Ethiopia and be 7 years younger!

02/05/2021

Happy Easter! Melkam Fasika!! We will soon gather to celebrate again after the pandemic.

11/03/2021

The National Museum of Ethiopia refurbished and reopened for visitors.

11/03/2021

Welcome to the

24/02/2021

Are you ready for Bale?

28/12/2020

From all of us at FCM, we’d like to wish our clients and their families happy holidays! We hope you all have a wonderful festive break 🎄

25/07/2020

10/06/2020

until then

19/05/2020

from its birth place Ethiopia.

12/05/2020

08/02/2020

Lalibela Travel & Tours is proud to announce its partnership with the world’s leading Travel Management Company for 8 years in a row, FCM Travel Solutions. https://buyingbusinesstravel.com/news/fcm-expands-in-four-african-countries/

07/02/2020

Lalibela Travel & Tours is proud to announce its partnership with the giant FCM Travel Solutions, winner of the World’s Leading Travel Management Company for the last 8 year. https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-signs-four-new-africa-partners/

12/01/2020

Sunday Quiz

Where do you think this place in Ethiopia ?

Ethiopia,

20/12/2019

Are you ready to come to Ethiopia? We are so ready to welcome you www.lalibelatravelandtours.com

Winter, spring, summer, or fall – these are the best places to travel in 2020. Our list of best vacation spots includes travel staples like Costa Rica and Rome, and up-and-comers like Tbilisi, Georgia and Quito, Ecuador. Consider your bucket list of where to travel this year covered.

31/10/2019

Middle East-Africa regional office

28/09/2019

Happy Meskal celebration!

15/04/2019

Ivanka Trump visiting enjoying at the with our very own Elleni Melesse.

26/03/2019

Congrats, always proud of

13/03/2019

Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed welcoming H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France. Visit one of ’s prestigious historic tourist site

02/03/2019

Happy

Ethiopia celebrates Victory Day, not Independence Day!

The Victory of Adwa!

Ethiopia is celebrating today, 2nd March 2019, the victory of Adwa, the victory over the invading Italian army, 123 years ago on 1 March 1896.

The European "SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA" in 1890s - also known as the 'Race for Africa' or 'Partition of Africa' was a process of invasion, occupation, colonization and annexation of African territories by European powers during the New Imperialism period, between 1881 and World Wars, in 1914. In 1870, about 10% of Africa was under European control; by 1914 it had increased to almost 90% of the continent, with only Ethiopia (Abyssinia) and Liberia being independent (successfully resisting and defeating colonizers). According to one renowned historian, J. Raymond ('The Battle of Adwa: African Victory in the Age of Empire'), "in an age of relentless European expansion, Ethiopia alone had successfully defended its independence". The battle of Adwa' - the climactic battle of the first Italo-Ethiopian war, a decisive defeat for Italy and that secured Ethiopian sovereignty.

THE BATTLE OF ADWA: In 1889, the Italians signed the Treaty of Wuchale with Menelik II. A dispute later arose over the interpretation of the two versions of the document. There were two versions of the treaty (Article 17), one in Italian, and one written in Amharic. Unbeknownst to the conquering King was the fact that the version in Italian had been altered by the translators to give Rome more power over Menelik II and his kingdom of Ethiopia.

When Menelik realized that he had been cheated he rejected the treaty and ceased all gratuities from the Italians. In Europe all countries except Turkey, Russia, and France chose to support the Italian version of the story. Menelik confronted the Italians, angering Rome, which ordered the Italian governor of Eritrea, General Oreste Baratieri to retaliate. He captured the cities of Adigrat, Adwa, and Mekelle from the Ethiopians and was noted as a hero in Italy.

The Italians fatally underestimated the Ethiopians. Bartieri returned to Eritrea boasting that he would bring Menelik back in a cage, not knowing Menelik had assembled over 120,000 men in Addis Ababa. Over 50% of these were armed with modern rifles. General Oreste Bartieri could only muster 17,000 men and when he realized that he was outnumbered he retreated to Adigrat, where Menelik overwhelmed him for 45 days.

The Italian mechanized army led by General Baratieri confronted the Emperor Menelik's army in Adwa on early morning of 1 March 1896. The battle took few hours and ended by mid day. The battle costed General Baratieri around 5, 216 killed, 1,428 wounded, and approximately 2,500 captured, among the prisoners, 1,800 'AskariI' troops (indigenous soldiers hired and trained by Italians, to kill Ethiopians- also called 'traitors' ሹም ባሻ, ባንዳዎች). The Menelik's (Ethiopian) army defeated General Baratieri's (Italian) army.

The history of the battle of Adwa and victory is not solely history of the people of Ethiopia, it is history of the people of Africa and indeed it is the history of the black race across the globe. 'The battle of Adwa' is a turning point in modern African history with a European colonial power being defeated and Ethiopia being recognized as a sovereign nation state by the European powers. This golden history of 'the battle of Adwa' will be protected, safeguarded and passed to generations after generations to come. 'The battle of Adwa' means Menelik II and Menelik II means 'the battle of Adwa', as far as the wide world outside is concerned.

18/02/2019

Discover the world’s capital of Culture & Tourism destination with Lalibela Travel & Tours. www.lalibelatravelandtours.com

H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President of European Council on Tourism and Trade has publicly signed the official decision naming ADDIS ABABA as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM on January …

25/01/2019

22/01/2019

The new expanded terminal with 86 check in counters and 10 luggage drop offs to be inaugurated on January 27, 2019, A smooth flow of service like never before.

07/01/2019

Melkam Ghenna (Merry Christmas)

Ethiopia uses the Julian calendar, which pre-dates the Gregorian calendar. Christmas in Ethiopia is on January 7th, not December 25th. The Christmas celebration, also called Genna, is a celebration to remember Jesus Christ’s birth, described in the Christian Bible.

As Christmas and New Year (Gregorian calendar) holidays are coming near once again, we would like to extend our warm wishes for the upcoming holiday season and would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

May your New Year be filled with special moment, warmth, peace and happiness, the joy of covered ones near, and wishing you all the joys of Christmas and a year of happiness.

Last but not least, if you have not booked your holiday getaway, call on us in the following days.

11/09/2018

Melkam Addis Amet. Happy New Year 2011!
Lalibela Travel & Tours is committed to serve you better in this new year and beyond. Book with us all your travel plans and travel worry free.

10/07/2018

We have started booking to Asmara! Visit us www.lalibelatravelandtours.com [email protected]

to resume daily flights to .
https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/corporate/media/media-relations/press-release/detail/975

02/06/2018

Congratulations

The countdown has begun... join us in celebrating a continental milestone, .

15/07/2017

Ethiopian Airlines

Travel to has become easier with the launch of e-visa. Apply now: https://www.evisa.gov.et/ #/home

02/06/2017

Inaugural flight to Singapore and signing of bilateral agreements on investment & tourism between Ethiopia & Singapore.

15/04/2017

Happy Clients, Happy Easter!! 2009 Ethiopian calendar/2017GC

Discover the fascinating Ethiopian way of celebrating Easter and many more other festivals with lalibelatravelandtours.com You'll be 8 years younger😀

28/03/2017

First Ethiopian Tourism Roadshow in the US. Always proud to introduce Ethiopia, its unique culture, history, diverse attractions, and much more. Los Angeles, March 2017.

19/01/2017

Timkat which means "baptism" is the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of Epiphany. It is celebrated on January 19 (or 20 on Leap Year), corresponding to the 11th day of Terr following the Ethiopian calendar (Julian calendar). Timket celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.

During the ceremonies of Timkat, the Tabot, a model of the Ark of the Covenant, which is present on every Ethiopian altar (somewhat like the Western altar stone), is reverently wrapped in rich cloth and borne in procession on the head of the priest. The Tabot, which is otherwise rarely seen by the laity, represents the manifestation of Jesus as the Messiah when he came to the Jordan for baptism. The Divine Liturgy is celebrated near a stream or pool early in the morning (around 2 a.m.). Then the nearby body of water is blessed towards dawn and sprinkled on the participants, some of whom enter the water and immerse themselves, symbolically renewing their baptismal vows. But the festival does not end there.

By noon on Timqat Day a large crowd has assembled at the ritual site, those who went home for a little sleep having returned, and the holy ark is escorted back to its church in colorful procession and festivities. The clergy, bearing robes and umbrellas of many hues, perform rollicking dances and songs; the elders march solemnly with their weapons, attended by middle-ages men singing a long-drawn, low-pitched haaa hooo; and the children run about with sticks and games. Dressed up in their finest, the women chatter excitedly. The young braves leap up and down in spirited dances, tirelessly repeating rhythmic songs. When the holy ark has been safely restored to its dwelling-place, everyone goes home for feasting.

Come and be part of this great festival and witness this unique culture for yourself through www.lalibelatravelandtours.com