Meskel Festival in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopiaby Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in Ethiopia
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: German, English, French
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Overview
መልካም የመስቀል በአል/Happy Meskel Festival The festival of Meskel, one of the major Ethiopian Orthodox festivals is celebrated across Ethiopia on September 26th and 27th to commemorate the unearthing of the True Holy Cross of Christ by Queen Helena (Saint Helena) in the fourth century. The celebration includes the burning of a large bonfire known as Demera. The best place to experience the Meskel Festival is in the capital Addis Ababa at the famous Meskel Square. Meskel is also colorfully celebrated across the country, especially in the North and Southern parts of Ethiopia. UNESCO has registered the Meskel festivity in the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2013
What's included
- In-person guide
Itinerary
- 1
Meskel Square
5 hours
Meskel Festival in Addis Ababa
Meeting and pickup
Meskel Square, Addis Ababa
End point
Meskel Square, Addis Ababa
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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