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Over 40 sacred Tabots converge at Jan Meda for Ethiopia's most spectacular Orthodox festival, January 18-20, 2026. Watch thousands in white robes receive dawn blessings as priests spray holy water across crowds at sunrise—a UNESCO-recognized ceremony unchanged since 530 AD. Your complete guide to navigating processions, road closures, and capturing the water ceremony.
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