Ethiopian new year 2019

Ethiopian New Year, also known as Enkutatesh or Enkutatesh 2019, was celebrated on September 11, 2019. In the Ethiopian calendar, the year 2019 corresponds to the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

In Ethiopia, the New Year is a significant holiday that marks the beginning of the new year on the Ethiopian calendar. It is a time for family gatherings, traditional foods, and cultural celebrations.

Here are some interesting facts about Ethiopian New Year:

  1. Date: Ethiopian New Year falls on September 11th or 12th every year, depending on the solar calendar.
  2. Celebrations: The celebrations typically start on the eve of the New Year, with families gathering together for a traditional dinner. The next day, people visit each other's homes, exchange gifts, and participate in cultural events.
  3. Traditional foods: Some traditional Ethiopian dishes served during the New Year celebrations include:
    • Doro wot (chicken stew)
    • Tibs (stir-fried meat)
    • Injera (flatbread)
    • Gomen be sega (collard greens with onions and garlic)
  4. Cultural significance: The Ethiopian New Year is a time for reflection, forgiveness, and new beginnings. It is believed that the New Year brings good luck and prosperity.
  5. Unique traditions: In Ethiopia, the New Year is marked by the tradition of "Ganna" (a traditional game played with a ball and a stick). People also wear new clothes and exchange gifts.
  6. International celebrations: Ethiopian communities around the world, including in the United States, Europe, and Africa, also celebrate the New Year with cultural events, traditional foods, and music.

Overall, Ethiopian New Year is a significant cultural event that brings people together to celebrate new beginnings, family, and tradition.