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January
This is the most vibrant and busy time to visit, with Ethiopia's most colourful fest-
ivals, and the weather is usually cool and dry. It's also the best time to explore Dji-
bouti and Somaliland.
LEDDET (CHRISTMAS)
Being in Ethiopia for Leddet (6 to 7 January) is a dramatic throwback to a time when
Christmas still had real meaning. The faithful attend all-night church services, often mov-
ing from one church to another. Lalibela is one of the best places to experience Leddet; Ad-
dis Ababa is also good.
TIMKAT (EPIPHANY, CELEBRATING CHRIST'S
BAPTISM)
This three-day festival is the most colourful of the year. Join the thousands of white-robed
faithful in Gonder as they sing and dance behind a solemn procession of regalia-draped
priests. Other good places to be for Timkat are Addis Ababa and Aksum.
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