Ethiopians celebrate festival marking Jesus' baptism

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Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox followers gathered in the capital Addis Ababa on Friday (January 19) and Saturday (January 20) to celebrate Epiphany, also called Timket, a religious festival commemorating Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River. The annual festival is recognized by UNESCO as an important intangible cultural heritage.

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