Buhe

Buhe is also an interesting thing you should know when learning about Ethiopian culture, customs, and etiquette. As the rainy season is nearing its end and the Ethiopian New Year is right around the corner, the faithful of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church celebrate the unique outdoor religious and cultural festival, Buhe, on the 13th of the Ethiopian month Nehase (August 19th ).

Buhe, also known as the Festival of Debre Tabor or the Festival of Transfiguration, is one of the old age's annual religious and cultural festivals. The event has been observed by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church faithful to commemorate the wondrous event that came about at Tabor Mountain and glorify God.

Buhe is one of the ancient religious and cultural festivals. Observations include people of the neighborhood tying a bundle of sticks together to make a chibo and setting 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 called mulmul. The boys then bless the family of the home for the following year.