Year: 2012
- Art Review
Professional dance development in Addis Ababa
A two day dance workshop that addressed a sense of isolation and added professionalism to dancers Zela Gayel At any other time, dancers in Addis Ababa would have been delighted to receive such a profound and rare opportunity to express themselves and to ultimately satisfy their hunger for the exploration of unfamiliar dance styles, which took place at Abiot School…
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Remembering the great Leo Tolstoy and an evening of Russian literature
Zela Gayle As its monthly habit of celebrating Great Russian authors, in the month of September the Russian Cultural Centre in Addis Ababa hosted Russian language week and the 184th commemoration of Leo Tolstoy, which this year coincided with the 200th anniversary of the 1812 Patriotic War of Russia. Berhanu Shiberu, Ethiopian film director who studied Russian literature in Russia…
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Obituary of the late PM
Dear Editor, Allow me to express my genuine appreciation to you and your team at Addis Standard magazine. Having said so, your obituary on the late PM Meles Zenawi (Obituary – the late PM Meles Zenawi Sep. 2012) deserves the most appreciation for its professional, easy to read and well balanced assessment of the life of the late PM Meles…
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Remarks by the U.S. President Barak Obama to the UN General Assembly
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 10:22 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentleman: I would like to begin today by telling you about an American named Chris Stevens. Chris was born in a town called Grass Valley, California, the son of a lawyer and a musician. As a young man, Chris…
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Ghana’s late president – A mixed legacy but a stable nation
Ghana’s late president John Atta Mills may be criticized for being soft on corruption, but he will be remembered for leaving a stable nation behind Yordanos Goushe Thousands of Ghanaians paid their last respect on Friday August 10th during the state funeral for the late president John Atta Mills. As a sign of closeness and respect to the late…
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A legacy of unhappy Diaspora
The late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi never managed to mend his embattled relations with many Ethiopian Diaspora Alem C. On May 28th 1991, following the control by members of the Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) of Ethiopia, millions of Ethiopians in and outside of the country rejoiced in unison. After 17 years of civil war that killed thousands of…
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All about balance
Dr. Henok Wendirad (DVM) The previous month was a remarkable month in my life. Sebastian, a friend of a friend, came to Ethiopia from Germany and we planned to show him around. Sebastian is a renowned veterinary surgeon in Germany. Planning to grasp some hard skills from him, I took the chance to be his personal guide in Ethiopia. …
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The charm of a Sweet Potato
Feben Getachew How great is it that this rainy season brings us plenty of sweet potatoes. This amazing tuber which is native to the Central America is not only easily available and tastes great, but is also a powerhouse of nutrients packed with many health benefits. But what is beneficial about sweet potatoes? They contain a…
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Melaku Belay – an acclaimed traditional dancer
A young and aspiring Ethiopian traditional dancer who believes “mistakes are beautiful” Zela Gayel Many refer to Melaku Belay as one of Ethiopia’s most famous traditional dancers. They are not wrong. The 36 year old who speaks modestly about his wealth of experience has now formed a traditional band named Ethio-color. The troupe has returned to…
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