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The Menelik Palace, also known as the Imperial Palace or Great Ghebbi, is a palatial compound in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Previously for years was known as the Gebbi, [1] it was the seat of the power of the Emperors of Ethiopia. Within its confines (now called Unity Park) are several residences, halls, chapels, and working buildings. [2]
It was created as a folk music house (azmari bet) in the early 1990s. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Owned and run by Ethiopian dancer and choreographer Melaku Belay, Fendika Cultural Center is a cultural hub that offers classes, workshops, art exhibits, jazz nights, and cultural activities, beginning with displays of local painters and monthly poetry readings.
Addis Ababa is a highly developed [9] and important cultural, artistic, financial and administrative center of Ethiopia. It is widely known as one of Africa's major capitals. [10] The founding history of Addis Ababa dates back to the late 19th century by Menelik II, Negus of Shewa, in 1886 after finding Mount Entoto unpleasant two years prior. [11]
Nifas Silk-Lafto, [2] also spelled Niffassilk Lafto or Nefassilk Lafto (Amharic: ንፋስ ስልክ ላፍቶ ክፍለ ከተማ), is a district (sub-city) of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As of 2011 its population was of 335,740.
The Guenete Leul Palace ("Paradise of Princes") is a palace in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. [1] It was built by Emperor Haile Selassie in 1930. The Emperor and his family made the palace their main residence, but the seat of government remained at the Imperial Palace.
Arada (Amharic: አራዳ ክፍለ ከተማ) is a district (sub-city) of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Arada got its name from the Oromo "Ardaa Gabaa," meaning "Market Venue." "Ardaa" is a term the Oromo commonly use for places where folks from different directions gather. Initially, they also called it "Birbirsa Gooroo" (now known as Arada Giorgis).
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