What a carnival of color and positive spiritual energy. Its really humbling to see such wonderful religious devotion and joyful communion.
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Beautiful images.� Thanks!

Yes, this is great.
<div>I especially like the part where the girl is singing. Timket can get very hectic, with the feverish dancing.</div>

Good video!

Well, there are so many things to share about Timket!

In the rural areas, Timket is celebrated by the river, because the ceremony needs water (obviously).

In urban areas, where there are no rivers, there has to be a good supply of water (about 200 oil barrels full). Depending on the source of the water, the baptism changes (immersion or sprinkling)

In Addis Abeba, everyone used to gather in Jan Meda, before the city became so large. Now celebrations are localized in different parts of the city.

Every tabot comes out on Timket (Tir 10, January ???). On Tir 11, every tabot goes back to its church except Mikael and it is celebrated on its day (Tir 11 is Mikael)

Timket is not a holiday where you feast (like Easter). People enjoy bread, and tela.

The singing is very nice, thanks for publishing.

What happens to the Mikael tabot?

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the mikael tabot stays where it was taken to celebrate timket. this is because mikael is on the 12th (not the 11th, A.G.). so its kept out where it can be celebrated and doesnt return to its church until thats done. i hope this helps

‘Le Timket yalhone qemis, yibeTaTes!’ really nice video!

Thanks for sharing this video. 

I wish I was there.  It is so beautiful and dynamic and people with full of spirit. 

When we live abroad many people’s spirit seems down.  I remember when celebrating Ethiopian Millineum in London the priest was asking the people to say “elelta” and I was surprised in the same time concerned the Ethiopian people voice wasn’t coming out.  Only few were saying or doing “Elelta”, eventhough many of us were there. 

Seeing the passion back in Ethiopia it is great.  Make me believe we are still there if you know what I mean.

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Itsushi Kawase Always surprising me, great work.......

GREAT! I was searching the web for Ethiopian Church and after reading an article I came to the word “video” of an Ethiopian celebration. I was so glad to see this beautiful video. Thank you so much for whoever produced it. I always loved and always pray for Ethiopians. You are beautiful people!