To go to Ethiopia, you should bring the following items:
1. Prepare some first aid medicines by yourself. The medical facilities in this country are not very perfect. There are many types of local diseases. It is very useful to pay more attention when traveling abroad. Prepare necessary medicines.
2. The local driving rules are the same as those in China. Drive on the right, but the local people do not strictly abide by the rules. Be careful when driving here.
3. The water quality here is not suitable for drinking. Drink local bottled mineral water, and don’t forget to wash your hands and face when you return to your place outside.
4. Prepare some thin sweaters when traveling, which need to be worn in the morning and evening. If the weather is sunny during the day, you can wear spring and autumn cotton shirts to hang out.
In Ethiopia, fasting is held every Wednesday and Friday. At this time, meat is not allowed. The locals say that all animal matter or processed food is not allowed to be eaten. They do not like to hand items with their left hand. The locals think this behavior is very impolite. You should pay attention to this when eating locally.
Ethiopia New Year time?
Ethiopia’s New Year is also called “Enqing” and is usually held around September 11. This day is regarded as the beginning of “Enqing”. People will wear traditional clothes, go to church to pray, and hold various celebrations such as dancing, music, and games. During this festival, people will give each other gifts and food, and enjoy traditional delicacies such as teaching students according to their aptitude and roast lamb. This festival is one of the most important festivals in Ethiopia and is considered an important opportunity for family and community gatherings.
Going to Ethiopia in Africa, what should I bring?
1. Relevant documents, materials: health certificate, yellow book, passport, visa, training certificate, photos for documents, etc.
2. Clothing: Prepare clothes according to the climate characteristics of Singapore, your own type of work and the duration of the contract.
3. Daily necessities: teacups, toothpaste, toothbrushes, towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, shower gel and other daily necessities can be brought in moderation.
4. A small amount of standing medicines: cooling oil, wind oil essence, ten drops of water, Band-Aids, dysentery, berberine, red potion, purple potion, cold granules, etc.
5. Food: Depending on personal taste, you can bring some hot sauce, pickles, snacks, etc.
6. Allowance money: exchange a small amount of foreign exchange according to relevant national regulations, mainly in US dollars, in preparation for the expenses that may occur during the journey.
7. Work paraphernalia: If you go to a new construction for labor, you may have to bring some construction tools when you go abroad according to work needs and airline safety regulations.
8. Personal information card: Make a copy of the passport information page. Write the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact person on the back of the copy, and make this page plastic seal into a “personal information card”.
9. Luggage: Choose a lighter weight, strong and pressure-resistant luggage that is not easy to break, and put a label on the luggage. Write your name, destination, contact number, etc. in both Chinese and English.
10. Others: mobile phones, computers, bank cards, rain gear, folding umbrellas, backpacks, photo albums of relatives and friends, and small gifts with Chinese characteristics (Chinese knots, small purses, etc.), etc.
