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ETHIOPIAN CONSECRATED PEOPLE’S CELEBRATION IN NAIROBI PDF Stampa E-mail
Scritto da Fr. Jean-Marie Bilwala-Kabesa, IMC   
Martedì 25 Gennaio 2011 00:00

thipsanEthiopia is one of the oldest African Countries with about 77 million people. It is a rich Country culturally by the fact that Ethiopia has plenty of good traditional practices to offer and it is an example to the World. Its traditions have deep historical roots. Ethiopians respect and do consider their traditions as part of the dominant characteristics of their lives. That is the reason why Ethiopians wherever they are, they like to keep with them their traditions and culture. It is vital in any Ethiopian. In Kenya the Ethiopian students, consecrated Brothers, Sisters and Priests have been living within a network for many years already. The network aims at providing means of academic and social interaction within the Ethiopian community in Kenya in various ways, including in social events, cultural shows and other opportune moments. They also offer support network within the University and lastly, develop and strengthen ties among them and their friends in Kenya. The Movement has got executive board officers: chair person, treasurer and secretary. At the beginning of the academic year, they make the yearly plan. With this in mind, on Sunday 23th January the Ethiopian students: Brothers, Sisters and Priests from different Congregations and dioceses who are studying at Tangaza College; Catholic University of Eastern Africa (C.U.E.A.); ChemiChemi and some friends from other Countries, celebrated Ethiopian Christmas in the Salesians Theological Community. The Holy Mass was in geese. It started at 10.00 am and finished at 13.00 p.m. It was presided over by Fr. Abraham Ago, diocesan priest of Edimbir and concelebrated by more than 10 other priests. The homily was done by Fr. Molato, diocesan priest of Meki. During his sermon, Fr. Molato on behalf of the entire Ethiopian Community firstly thanked God for the New Year. He then entrusted each one of them and the Country entire to the divine Protection of the Virgin Mary as the Mother Protector of Ethiopia. Just after the Holy Mass, we were all welcomed for the sharing of foods that included wat (a thick, spicy stew of meat), vegetables, and eggs as well; injera and Doro wat (a spicy chicken stew); soft drink, wine and Tusker Milele. The meal was well done and enjoyable. It was then followed by the coffee ceremony accompanied by some big Ethiopian traditional bread made in Nairobi. After seriously feeding the stomachs, we felt the Salesian Theological community Big Hall trembled as all the participants “opened the doors” to the Ethiopian traditional dances.

 

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