| Buhe ቡሄ | |
|---|---|
.jpg')) The Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor | |
| Observed by | |
| Significance | Transfiguration of Jesus in Mount Tabor |
| Date | August 19 |
| Next time | 19 August 2021 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Filseta |
Buhe (Ge'ez: ቡሄ) is a feast day observed by Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church on August 19 (Nähase 13 in the Ethiopian calendar).[1] On this date, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor (Debre Tabor Ge'ez: ደብረ ታቦር).[2][3] People of the neighborhood tie a bundle of sticks together to make a chibo, and set it on fire while singing songs.[3] The main song is called "Hoya Hoye" with one singer singing while the others follow in a rhythmic way. It involves young boys singing songs of praise outside of people's homes, in exchange for fresh bread (itself called buhe).[1] The boys then bless the family of the home for the following year.
References
- ^ a b "Ethiopian festivals". Selamta.net. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ "Ethiopian Orthodox Liturgical Calendar Holy Days". Ethiopianorthodoxchurch.info. Major Holy Days. Archived from the original on 2012-06-03. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ^ a b "The Transfiguration of Jesus" (PDF). Ethiopianorthodox.org (PDF). Retrieved 17 August 2014.