Irreecha Celebrations Come with Steeper Price Tag This Year
Tens of thousands gather for Irreecha festival in Addis Abeba, but costs of travel, lodging, and traditional dress surge.
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Tens of thousands gather for Irreecha festival in Addis Abeba, but costs of travel, lodging, and traditional dress surge.
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