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Addis Ababa – Gondar, the ancient historical city and considered as the Camelot of the Ethiopian epiphany (Timket), has completed its preparation for the carnival to be held on Tuesday, the municipal administration announced.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed the Epiphany of Ethiopia on the list of World Intangible Cultural Heritage as it is a colorful festival held across the country to commemorate the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist at the Jordan River.
Although the epiphany, known locally as ‘Timket’, is celebrated every year throughout Ethiopia, the holiday in Gondar is unique where several historical and religious tourist attractions are located.
Gondar’s annual outdoor Timket festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from home and abroad.
The city administration announced that preparations have been completed to celebrate the festival in a colorful way under the slogan: “Ethiopia, Epiphany once again in Gondar”, which is expected to also be attended by guests from neighboring countries.
Gondar City Mayor Molla Melkamu told ENA that the festival will be commemorated in a way that will further strengthen Ethiopians’ unity and ties between peoples in neighboring countries.
The city administration has been making preparations in partnership with law enforcement agencies, youth, investors and other stakeholders, he said.
A joint security command post has been established by the regional state and city administration in order to ensure the safety of the city and the comfort of the guests during the celebration, he added and called on tourists to be part of this unique and colorful festival.
According to the director of the Department of Culture, Tourism and Sports of the city of Gondar, Adebabayi Mulugeta, this year’s epiphany / Timket is expected to bring together more than a million people.
The necessary preparations are made with early measures to guarantee people’s safety, he added.
