A digital home for the Sidama calendar system, cultural research, published articles, and books โ bridging ancestral wisdom with the modern world.
โHeedhannanni heeโnanni โ Through unity and perseverance, hardships are overcome and life continues together.โ
โ Sidama Hadicho WisdomDespite Sidama achieving regional statehood in 2019, the Hadicho community of Dara district continues to face systematic exclusion โ from rerouted highways to redirected agricultural projects โ revealing how old political hierarchies still shape who benefits from development.
Read Full Article โThe Wolapho ideology โ rooted in 17th-century notions of ritual purity โ continues to shape modern Sidama politics, determining access to power along clan and lineage lines despite democratic rhetoric.
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by Sidama Halale โ A deep examination of the Hadicho community's history, their fight for recognition, and their enduring cultural identity within the Sidama nation.
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Buy on Amazon โI am a Sidama cultural researcher, writer, and calendar specialist dedicated to documenting and sharing the rich heritage of the Sidama people with the world. My work bridges traditional knowledge systems with modern media and education.
My articles have been published in Addis Standard and other prominent outlets. Through books, animations, and this calendar platform, I work to ensure that Sidama culture is preserved, celebrated, and accessible to future generations โ wherever they live.
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