Enkutatash, Ethiopia's vibrant New Year celebration, marks the start of 2018 according to the country’s unique calendar—seven years behind the Western calendar. This festive season bursts with colorful traditions, from the blooming yellow adey ababa flowers to lively markets where locals shop for ingredients to prepare iconic dishes like spicy doro wat served with injera.

The holiday blends cultural pride and joyful gatherings, featuring traditional coffee ceremonies and spirited concerts. The celebration also reflects renewal and optimism, coinciding with the end of the rainy season and the launch of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, symbolizing unity and progress across the nation.