Immerse Yourself In Ancient Traditions And Unforgettable Festivities
As September ushers in the end of Ethiopia’s rainy season, the country comes alive with one of its most vibrant and revered celebrations: Meskel. This ancient festival, celebrated with unmatched passion, marks the Finding of the True Cross and offers a unique window into Ethiopia’s rich cultural tapestry. Ethiopian Holidays invites you to be part of this breathtaking experience with their exclusive Meskel celebration packages, designed to immerse you in the heart of Ethiopia, the Land of Origins.
Meskel is more than just a holiday; it’s a centuries-old tradition steeped in history and spirituality. Dating back to the 4th century, the festival commemorates the moment when Empress Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, discovered the True Cross through a divine dream instructing her to light a bonfire. Today, this sacred event is symbolized by the lighting of massive bonfires on Meskel Eve, known as Demera. As the sun sets, the night sky is illuminated by the flickering flames, surrounded by the vibrant yellow “Meskel” flowers, creating a mesmerizing scene of dance, song, and communal joy that captivates everyone in attendance.
On Meskel Day, the celebration reaches its peak. The entire nation comes together in a grand display of unity and devotion. Families and friends gather, and many Ethiopian Orthodox Christians mark their foreheads with ashes from the Demera fire, symbolizing their deep faith and connection to this holy event. The sense of community, tradition, and spiritual reverence that permeates Meskel makes it an unforgettable experience, one that stays with you long after the celebration ends.
Ethiopian Holidays offers the perfect opportunity to experience this extraordinary celebration firsthand. Their carefully curated Meskel packages are designed to take you deep into Ethiopia’s cultural heart, allowing you to witness the festival’s true spirit. From the awe-inspiring bonfires that light up the Ethiopian night to the warm embrace of local traditions, every moment promises to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Book your Meskel celebration package today and fly with Ethiopian Airlines to experience the magic of Meskel in Ethiopia. For more details and bookings, visit www.ethiopianholidays.com.
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Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is the fastest-growing airlines brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy-seven years of successful operations, Ethiopian, the fastest growing airline, has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success. In addition to its main hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, it is also pursuing its multi-hub strategy through a hub in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines and in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways. Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian’s fleet category consists of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and Bombardier Dash 8-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of seven years. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to own and operate most of these aircraft. Having achieved its strategic plan (Vision 2025) ahead of time, Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2035 that will see it become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world by providing safe, secured, market driven and customer focused Passenger and Cargo Transport and Logistics, Aviation Training, Airport Management and Ground Services, MRO and Aerospace Manufacturing and Travel and Tourism Services. As a multi-award-winning airline, Ethiopian has been the champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for six consecutive years among others. The airline has been a Star Alliance member since 2011 and has been registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years. For more at: www.ethiopianairlines.com
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