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Amhara Music Series - Wollo Bete Amhara Edition (Part One)

Dawunt is an area located in the southern part of the North Wollo Zone of Amhara. The style of the women’s dancing seems to be related to either Aholalo or Ashendiye (could be both?). The lyrics to the song were very similar to Aholalo songs in other parts of Wollo and Ashendiye is celebrated in Dawunt. #amhara #amharatiktok #amharaculture #beteamhara #eskista #ethiopian_tik_tok #አማራዬ💚💛❤አማራዬ💚💛❤ #አማራ #ኢትዮጵያ #የእናንተገፅ

Eskista is a traditional Amhara dance from Ethiopia. It is a dance known for its intricate and rhythmic movements of the shoulders, neck and upper body. Although all Amharas dance eskista there are regional variations in its style in each and within the four regions of Amhara. The style in this video is one of the Wollo/Bete Amhara style of eskista. Eskista is often danced during various social and cultural events, such as weddings, holidays, and festivals. It not only serves as a form of entert