My Culture

Darios talks about his mother tongue, the
Amharic language, and says a few words.
Audio (0:29)

The Ethiopian calendar is unique: It has 13 months, every month has 30 days, and their 13th month only has 5 days. Even the way they count the hours is different. 7 am in Canada, would be called 1 in Ethiopia. Noon in Canada would be 6 in Ethiopia.
Audio (1:12)

In Canada, shyness can be interpreted as being rude, but shyness is considered a quality in Ethiopia.
Audio (1:16)

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