Addis Ababa University’s storied grounds came alive last week as the country’s premier institution revived its long dormant Cultural Festival. From February 5th through the 7th, students and faculty were treated to performances by renowned artists as well as presentations exploring the influence of culture in academia and society.
The festival, which was last held seven decades ago, has resumed with two pillars at its core. The first features artists of all disciplines, from drama and music to poetry, chorus and more. Half of the performers are AAU alumni while the other half are selected guest artists.
In an inclusive spirit, students and faculty from any department—whether engineering, medicine or otherwise—were also invited to showcase their artistic talents. Performances took place at AAU’s cultural center, which reopened just six weeks prior after years of dormancy.
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