The Patriarch had a special message for people from outside Ethiopia, who came to observe the festival, which is a major tourist attraction because of its uniqueness. Here in Ethiopia, be like us. Share our life so that you can understand what is the problem in the mind or in the life of the people, so that you will be able to do something to better their lives. After the benediction the tabots were taken back to their churches, accompanied by a procession of priests and thousands of Orthodox Christians. Enormous effort is put into the occasion.
Gifts are prepared for the children and new clothes purchased or old clothes mended and laundered.
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