Buhe

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.

For the Chinese politician, see Buhe (politician).
Buhe
ቡሄ
The Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor
Observed by
SignificanceTransfiguration of Jesus in Mount Tabor
DateAugust 19
Next time19 August 2021 (2021-08-19)
FrequencyAnnual
Related toFilseta

References
  1. "Ethiopian festivals". Selamta.net. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
  2. "Ethiopian Orthodox Liturgical Calendar Holy Days". Ethiopianorthodoxchurch.info. Major Holy Days. Archived from the original on 2012-06-03. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
  3. "The Transfiguration of Jesus" (PDF). Ethiopianorthodox.org (PDF). Retrieved 17 August 2014.
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