Melkam Addis Amet! 🎉 Today, Ethiopia welcomes the year 2018 on the Ethiopian calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia follows its own ancient system, made up of 13 months: 12 months of 30 days each and a short 13th month of 5–6 days. Because of this difference, Ethiopia is about 7–8 years “behind” the Western calendar. Enkutatash, or Ethiopian New Year, is a time of renewal, family gatherings, and celebration after the rainy season. 🌱 🎥 In this reel, we celebrate the diversity of Eth