An Ethiopian Orthodox worshipper jumps into Fasilides' Bath during the annual Timket epiphany celebration in Gondar. Epiphany ends with a communal pool party in the east African country. Ethiopian Orthodox Christian priests carry the tabots to Unesco-listed Fasilides' Bath to the tune of ceremonial drums and there hold an vigil until dawn. Once the waters have been blessed in the morning, and pilgrims splashed with water, the mood turns jubilant as hundreds rush to jump into the 17th-century pool. As the party winds downs, the tabots are paraded back to their respective churches to the accompaniment of singing and dancing by young monks and priests in colourful robes.

Source: Ethiopian News January 16, 2019 22:01 UTC