Ethiopian new year song abebayehosh
A classic!
"Abey Beye Hosh" is a traditional Ethiopian New Year's song, also known as "Enkutatesh" in Amharic. It's a popular song sung during the Ethiopian New Year, which falls on September 11th or 12th in the Gregorian calendar.
Here's a rough translation of the lyrics:
"Abey Beye Hosh" means "Come, let's celebrate" or "Let's celebrate together".
The song is a joyful and upbeat celebration of the new year, with lyrics that express gratitude for the blessings of the past year and hopes for a prosperous and happy new year.
Here's a sample translation of the lyrics:
"Come, let's celebrate, let's rejoice The new year has arrived, let's be happy We've made it through the old year, let's be grateful May the new year bring us joy and prosperity"
The song is often sung with hand clapping and dancing, and is an integral part of Ethiopian New Year celebrations.