{"id":4868,"date":"2026-09-07T08:43:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T08:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=4868"},"modified":"2026-09-07T08:43:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T08:43:22","slug":"ethiopias-cultural-heritage-captivates-swiss-visitors-at-gobe-and-shinoye-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/ethiopias-cultural-heritage-captivates-swiss-visitors-at-gobe-and-shinoye-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia\u2019s Cultural Heritage Captivates Swiss Visitors at Gobe and Shinoye Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/798744000_1791323648541580_7948319146465088102_n-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/798744000_1791323648541580_7948319146465088102_n-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/798744000_1791323648541580_7948319146465088102_n-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/798744000_1791323648541580_7948319146465088102_n-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/798744000_1791323648541580_7948319146465088102_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS-September 7,2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swiss visitors attending the Gobe and Shinoye Festival currently taking place in Addis Ababa have expressed their admiration for Ethiopia\u2019s rich and vibrant cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manuel, a Swiss visitor, said the festival atmosphere was exceptionally lively and colorful, adding that he was delighted to have the opportunity to attend the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manuel, who traveled to Ethiopia on a nine-hour flight, said the captivating cultural performances he witnessed at the festival made him forget the fatigue of the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/797783778_1109533714776748_3071509556937292693_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/797783778_1109533714776748_3071509556937292693_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/797783778_1109533714776748_3071509556937292693_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/797783778_1109533714776748_3071509556937292693_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/797783778_1109533714776748_3071509556937292693_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/797783778_1109533714776748_3071509556937292693_n.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another Swiss visitor, Selina, said she was impressed by the festive cultural displays and the performances presented by participants at the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She said she would share her experience of the festival\u2019s captivating cultural presentations with others and encourage them to visit Ethiopia to experience its rich cultural heritage firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visitors said this was their first trip to Ethiopia, adding that they did not expect it to be their last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gobe and Shinoye is a vibrant traditional cultural game played by Oromo youth and women, bringing together joy, energy, music, movement and the beautiful spirit of Oromo culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-September 7,2026 Swiss visitors attending the Gobe and Shinoye Festival currently taking place in Addis Ababa have expressed their admiration for Ethiopia\u2019s rich and vibrant cultural heritage. Manuel, a Swiss visitor, said the festival atmosphere was exceptionally lively and colorful, adding that he was delighted to have the opportunity to attend the event. 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