The Anuak (October - December 2008)

This episode takes you along the banks of the Baro river, the largest river of western Ethiopia flowing across the western lowlands on the border of the Sudan. The indigenous people inhabiting this wide area along the riverbank are known as the Anuak. With roots that can be traced to the Chari-Nilotic language family of Eastern Africa, the Anuak are fisher folk who practice limited farming and even more limited pastoralism.

Duration : 20 Minutes

The Hamer (October - December 2008)

We take you along the Omo River, which originates in the highlands south-west of Addis Ababa, north of the Kenya border into the remote wilderness of the Omo valley of southern Ethiopia. This episode features the Omotic speaking Hamer people and their uncluttered life, founded on a communal system and celebrated by ancient rituals.

Duration : 20 Minutes

The Gurage (October - December 2008)

In this episode we take you to meet the Gurage people. The Gurage are an ethnic group descending from the Semitic language-speaking family inhabiting a scattered area outside Addis Ababa. Known for their industriousness, the Gurage are a mix of both Muslims and Christians, as well as some who remain true to traditional beliefs. We look at the colourful celebration of religious festivals and the unique attachment the Gurage
have to their homeland.

Duration : 20 Minutes

The Borena (October - December 2008)

This episode takes you to one of the many ethnic groups in Ethiopia, the Borena Oromo. The Borena originate from the Cushitic people and inhabit the vast hot plains of the southern savannah region of Ethiopia. They are semi-nomadic pastoralists who own over a million head of cattle. We take you through the fascinating lives, religion, traditions and social and political structure of the Borena.

Duration : 20 Minutes

Coffee (October - December 2008)

Coffee is the most important plant in Ethiopia, valued for its economic, spiritual, social and religious significance. This episode shows the different techniques of cultivation employed, the ceremony of brewing coffee and much more.

Duration : 20 Minutes

Flora & Fauna of Ethiopia (October - December 2008)

This episode illustrates the contrasts and extremes of the Ethiopian terrain and the endemic wildlife species inhabiting the land. It takes you from the Simien and Bale mountains to the Rift Valley, and from the surrounding lakes to the national parks and the striking vegetation.

Duration : 20 Minutes

Ethiopia: Land of Immense Investment Opportunities (October - December 2008)

Ethiopia provides wide investment opportunity in many sectors, ranging from cultivation of cash crops such as coffee and oil seeds, food processing activities whose produce can be used for the export market, cultivation of flowers, animal husbandry, and fishery and irrigation projects. This episode takes you through Ethiopia’s rich natural and human resources and shows that Ethiopia is a country worth investing in.

Duration : 20 Minutes

Rivers and Falls of Ethiopia (October - December 2008)

This episode captures the countless water resources of Ethiopia that are found in different parts of the country. When visiting Ethiopia’s rivers one encounters an amazing diversity of locations and climates, fauna and flora and indigenous peoples practicing remarkable traditions and activities.

Duration : 20 Minutes

South and South-West Ethiopia (October - December 2008)

A journey to the south and south-western Ethiopia – beautiful scenery and colourful cultures all combine to make this part of the country unique. This episode features the different peoples, lakes, rivers and cultural mix that enthrall naturalists.

Duration : 20 Minutes

Marvellous Handkcrafts of Ethiopia (October - December 2008)

This episode reveals a kaleidoscope of arts and crafts developed by the various ethnic groups in Ethiopia. From the weaving of intricate creations from coloured fibres and grasses, the various kinds of hand crosses, church rattles, church paintings and chandeliers of gold found in many of Ethiopia’s orthodox churches throughout the country, the tankwas (papyrus canoes) built in Bahar Dar to the ‘Berkota’ – a wooden headrest,
made by the Omotic people of the Hamer,
Bume and Geleb among many.

Duration : 20 Minutes