At dawn, the celebrations begin with a large church service, thousands of baptisms in the holy waters of Fasilides Bath, and speeches from important church figures.
At dawn, the celebrations begin with a large church service, thousands of baptisms in the holy waters of Fasilides Bath, and speeches from important church figures. After the ritual bathing, the streets break out in dancing. Ethiopians pull out their best dress and carry colorful umbrellas of reds, purples, and gold that are thought to signify the Holy Spirit hovering over the festivities. The celebrations end as they began, with a procession of the Tabots back to their churches. Eating the traditional meal of Injera and lentils, family style, and experiencing Ethiopia’s coffee ceremony with the locals, as they celebrate this joyous occasion, is an experience for the books!