HISTORY OF THE FESTIVAL
The Virgin is one of the most venerated of all religious figures in Ethiopia.
About 33 days are annually dedicated to different celebrations in the commemoration of Mary. "Hidar Zion" is associated with the presence of the Ark of the Covenant in Axum and the belief that the Ark itself is a symbolism to Her womb.
This festival is attended by tens of thousands of people from all over Ethiopia, making it one of the most joyous annual pilgrimages in Axum, the "sacred city of the Ethiopians."
ITINERARY Day 01 - arrive Addis
Day 02 - fly to Axum (Processions begin)
Day 03 - in Axum (Celebration of St. Mary)
Day 04 - fly to Lalibela
Day 05 - in Lalibela
Day 06 - fly to Gondar
Day 07 - fly to Bahir Dar
Day 08 - fly to Addis
Day 09 - fly to Dire Dawa; drive to Harar
Day 10 - drive to Dire Dawa; fly to Addis
Day 11 - departure
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