Addis Ababa, January 2, 2022 (FBC) – The City of Gondar has received locks of hair of Emperor Tewodros II that had returned home from the UK three years ago.
Senior regional and federal level government officials along with residents of Gondar City have attended the handover ceremony.
Deputy Mayor of Gondar, Zewdu Malede received locks of hair of the Emperor that is said to be part of the birthday anniversary of the king on January 14 and Timket festival on January 19.
Other personal holdings of the Emperor including his spear and shield and prayer book also accompanied the locks of hair on loan.