She's a former long-distance runner from Ethiopia who won gold medals at the 1992 and 2000 Olympics in the 10,000-meter run. "Circus Abyssinia: Tulu," now playing at the New Victory Theater in New York, honors her with feats of strength and agility, juggling, music, high-flying jumps and more. Backed by the sounds of ’70s funk and modern-day Ethio-pop, this 60-minute tribute clearly means a lot to the shows founders. 'Tulu' is inspired by a true Olympic icon and pays tribute to some of the extraordinary women who have helped shape Ethiopian history. Contortionist Semeret Getachew Bekana draws attention and gets lots of reactions from the moment she "walks" —backwards, on her hands and legs — on stage.

Source: Ethiopian News December 15, 2022 17:05 UTC