Bonfires, Traditions, And Celebration, Your Meskel Adventure Awaits
As September dawns over Ethiopia, bringing an end to the long rainy season, a spectacular celebration unfolds: Meskel. Ethiopian Holidays invites you to join this unforgettable experience with their exclusive Meskel celebration packages, taking you to the very heart of Ethiopia, the Land of Origins.
Meskel is one of the most important holidays in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar, marking the Finding of the True Cross. The tradition dates back to the 4th century when Empress Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, dreamt of lighting a bonfire to discover the True Cross. Today, the festival kicks off on Meskel Eve, or Demera, where dazzling bonfires are lit at dusk, surrounded by vibrant yellow “Meskel” flowers. The night transforms into a magical celebration of dance and song around these bonfires, creating a captivating spectacle that enchants all who witness it.
On Meskel Day, Ethiopia bursts into grand festivity. Families and friends gather to celebrate, and many Orthodox Christians use ashes from the Demera fire to mark their foreheads with the sign of the cross. The deep sense of community and tradition makes Meskel a profoundly moving and unforgettable experience.
Ethiopian Holidays offers the ultimate chance to immerse yourself in this extraordinary celebration. Their Meskel packages are crafted to immerse you in Ethiopia’s rich cultural heritage, letting you experience the festival’s true spirit. From the breathtaking bonfires lighting up the night sky to the heartwarming local traditions, every moment will leave a lasting impression.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity. Book your Meskel celebration package today and fly with Ethiopian Airlines to 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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