The significance of Meskel surpasses its cultural and religious values. Meskel heralds the end of the rainy season and the onset of the Ethiopian spring, writes The Ethiopian Herald.
Meskel celebrants in Addis Ababa follow the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition of building a big bonfire, known as a Demera, and marching through the streets, all the while watching where the smoke blows.
Ethiopia: Promoting National Development in the Spirit of Meskel
Ethiopian Herald, 21 September 2017
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