Every year Ethiopian young girls eagerly awaits for the great day that dawns 'Ashenda'-a colorful festival. Young girls young ladies especially teenager girls go euphoric on this day because it is the ...
As Bethlehem Haile tries to wrangle a group of 30 girls into a practice room, her voice is nearly drowned out by the sound of chatter. “There is one very important rule: Young girls do exactly what ...
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2025 (ENA) -- The festival is primarily celebrated in the Tigray and Amhara regions of northern Ethiopia. It is commonly known as a girls' festival, as it highlights the role ...
Addis Abeba — Ashenda is a notable cultural event in Ethiopia's Tigray region, celebrated primarily in late August, aligning with the Ethiopian month of Nehase. The festival, which is also colorfully ...