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The
Ethiopian-Canadian day, which started in 1999, is a
celebration of Ethiopian New Year and the multicultural
diversity of Canada.
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Date: |
Sat. Sep 11, 2010 |
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Time: |
10am to 11pm |
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Venue: |
Christie Pits Park
(at the intersection of Christie St. and Bloor
St. W) |
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Expected Attendance: |
5,000 - 10,000 |
Activities
will include:
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Live
performances by Ethiopian, other African and
Caribbean artists,
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Traditional Dance Performances,
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Cultural Fashion Show,
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Taste
of Ethiopian Cuisine,
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Skits,
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Poetry,
Cultural Exhibits,
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Kids
Fun Zone and much, much more!
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About the
Ethiopian Calendar
The Ethiopian calendar is
one of the most ancient calendars and probably the
oldest still in use officially.
It consists of 13 months: 12 months
with 30 days and 1 month (Pagume) with of 5 or 6 days in
leap years. Ethiopian calendar is seven years and eight
months behind the Gregorian calendar.
Enkutatash - the Ethiopian New Year is celebrated
on September 11 or 12th according to the Western or
Gregorian calendar and Meskerem 1st according to the Ethiopian calendar.
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Ethiopian
Calendar
(Month) |
Western/Gregorian Calendar
(Start Date) |
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Meskerem
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September 11 |
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Tikemet |
October 11 |
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Hidar |
November 10 |
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Tahesas |
December 10 |
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Tir |
January 9 |
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Yekatit |
February 8 |
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Megabit |
March 10 |
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Miyaza |
April 9 |
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Ginbot |
May 9 |
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Sene |
June 8 |
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Hamle |
July 8 |
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Nehase |
August 7 |
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Pagume |
September 6 |
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