Wolaita New Year (Gifaataa) Celebration

The Gifaataa ceremony schedule is as follows. 1. Commencement address by Dr. Medhin, congratulating Wolayta Dicha. 2. Elder men's blessing for the year, led by Gash Desalegn, with wishes for the next year, emphasizing the significance of Gifaataa. 3. Women elders explaining Wolayta cultural food, highlighting their benefits and importance. 4. Prayers by one of the elders, followed by lunch. 5. Post-lunch, Tibebu continues last year's trend with interviews and challenges for attendees. 6. Balihelelle ceremony, guided by Muluken Lanka. 7. Closure speech by Isaac Ferenj. 8. Guests' recognition and more.