page_title: Buhe
hierarchical_section_title: Buhe
context_page_description: Buhe is a feast day observed by Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church on August 19. On this date, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor. People of the neighborhood tie a bundle of sticks together to make a chibo, and set it on fire while singing songs. The main song is called "Hoya Hoye" with one singer singing while the others follow in a rhythmic way. It involves young boys singing songs of praise outside of people's homes, in exchange for fresh bread. The boys then bless the family of the home for the following year.
context_section_description: Buhe (Ge'ez: ቡሄ) is a feast day observed by Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church on August 19 (Nähase 13 in the Ethiopian calendar). On this date, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor (Debre Tabor Ge'ez: ደብረ ታቦር).  People of the neighborhood tie a bundle of sticks together to make a chibo, and set it on fire while singing songs.  The main song is called "Hoya Hoye" with one singer singing while the others follow in a rhythmic way. It involves young boys singing songs of praise outside of people's homes, in exchange for fresh bread (itself called buhe). The boys then bless the family of the home for the following year.
caption: The Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor
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