Ethiopian fun coming to Footscray

Tesyon, Hana, Yayinie, Richo enjoying a previous Ethopian New Year Festival.

The smell of Ethiopian coffee and the sound of the country’s music will be wafting down Nicholson Street in Footscray this Saturday, September 3.

At the Little Africa side of town, this year’s Ethiopian New Year Festival will be showcasing the best of Ethiopian culture, from cultural demonstrations including Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, fashion, music and dance.

The street party will be held from 10.30am until 5.30pm.