Ethiopian Christmas To Be Celebrated In Historical City Of Lalibela

Addis Ababa – Ministry of Tourism announced that the upcoming Gena or Ethiopian Christmas Holiday is to be celebrated nationally in the historical city of Lalibela, a world heritage site on January 7.

Minister of Culture, Nasise Chali noted that the Ministry has finalized preparations in collaboration with the Administration of Amhara Region, Monastery of Lalibela Rock Hewn Churches and local administrative bodies to colorfully observe the festival in a colorful manner.

The celebration of Gena festival at the historical town of Lalibela is aimed to stimulate the tourism industry of the country that has been highly affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Minister stated.

Senior officials, Archbishops, public figures, members of the Ethiopian Diaspora community who returned home as part of the Great Ethiopian Home Coming and tourists will attend the festival, according to Ministry of Culture.

Source: Fana Broadcasting