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Buhe
Celebrated on 19 August, Buhe commemorates the Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor and marks the coming end of the rainy season.
- Best Time
- 19 August
- Suggested Stay
- 1 day
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Why We Go
The Feast of the Transfiguration: bonfires, bread and boys singing hoya hoye.
After church services, neighbours tie bundles of sticks into a chibo and set it alight, singing and dancing around the flames in a celebration similar to Meskel.
Groups of boys go from house to house singing hoya hoye and receiving gifts of bread in return, a joyful and very local celebration of community.
Highlights
- Chibo bonfires lit in every neighbourhood
- Boys singing hoya hoye from door to door
- Special bread baked for the occasion
- Church services across the country
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