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埃塞俄比亚提姆卡特节：洗礼之喜、盛装游行与蜂蜜酒祝酒

At dawn on January 19th, priests in white robes carry replica Tabots through crowded Addis Ababa streets.
Drums beat steadily as singers raise voices in ancient Ge’ez hymns that echo off stone churches.
Families wear traditional netela shawls embroidered with gold thread and walk barefoot on cool earth.
Young men leap playfully into blessed water pools while elders smile and clap rhythmically nearby.
Vendors sell tej—golden honey wine—in hand-blown glass bottles tied with blue ribbons.
Children receive small silver crosses after touching the sacred Tabot during the morning ceremony.
Mothers prepare doro wat stew hours ahead so it simmers gently until the procession returns.
Friends greet each other with ‘Mellam!’ and press glasses together before sipping sweet, spiced wine.
Even tourists join circle dances led by elders who teach simple footwork and cheerful claps.
As stars appear, people sit on woven mats sharing stories and passing around warm injera bread.