They didn't use the the stick to harass him at all. They are asking with smile. I'm sure there was some events going on and it's common thing to take stick.
As an Ethiopian, I have to say I'm sorry you had to experience the mugging and stuff and as you said not all people are good there are always some that do stupid shit but I'm glad in the way you handled it by not shying away from speaking about it and I can assure you most of us are good peeps we genuinely like people and I hope you come back in the future and have a way better experience.
I feel your stance on filming their poverty. I feel they deserve their respect as well and filming them doesn't seem the right thing to do. It doesn't help them and to me it would feel wrong to document it for my own gain or viewers. Respect bro.
I would argue that filming the poverty itself isn't purely exploitative. Especially when not that many other people are revealing that side of the country. If you come to a country only to film its worst sides, focus on the poverty, chaos and crime. That is using others' suffering to one's own gain. But that is certainly not the intention here. Telling truth as it happened, I think is not a sin. People should have the ability to make up their own minds from different rhetorics.
see the difference is u don't have to always deliver imagery to teach or convince me. this short monologue of him in front of the camera was enough. especially as he shares his experience about this position he took.
the best commentary on the actual living condition of my country. everything here was factual and the bit about abstaining from meat cuz of religion really made my heart worm cuz nobody really talks about how original christianity in ethiopia really is.
I had my backpack stolen when I was on our school bus during the last a fews days of final week. My passport, credit card, student ID, I20 visa, calculator etc. were all inside the backpack. I was so stressed out thinking how to get Chicago embassy to replace my passport without any ID and money. Turned out whoever took my backpack returned most of my stuff to lost&found but kept the bag itself 😜
This video kinda reminds me of Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown - shooting the truth, both good and bad side, but always with a kind interpretation. Nice to see that you take it easy, rather than just throw a hush judgment when bad things happened. Thumbs up!
Really appreciate your reflection on the situation. Very honest! The decision to leave the camera in the bag is a really good one, especially for you being a youtuber. It is always a difficult subject. But also seeing you censoring the faces of the chinese gentlemen showed that you show respect to those that you capture on film. Keep up the good work!
@Meklit Gebregiorgis yeah for real, it where a celebration where boys sing holding sticks going around house to house, and people would give them either money or bread. It's the boys version to Ashenda or Adey.
I'm from South Africa and visited Ethiopia in 2018. It was amazing. The culture, religious practices, history, people and o'cos the FOOD!!! Ethiopian food is PHENOMENAL😍 I'm surprised there hasn't been a greater export of its cuisine like you have with Chinese, Indian and Thai.
Yeah, it's a tough one... I have seen this a lot in Asia and Africa, and no matter how compassionate and caring you are, there is just no way one has a capacity to deal with it. Heartbreaking that these beautiful people live in this reality. What do you do?
I am a proud Ethiopian❤🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹💟💟💟 In love with my genuine, beautiful, kind people, Beautiful land, weather, culturally rich, at the same time deeply Spiritual!! Well Poverty is everywhere, Even In the US, tho In a different form Love love my country God bless Ethiopia! 😉😉😉😉
Just for a little clarity even thoigh there is poverty in the country the children asking for money wasn't due to poverty but a cultural celebration after epiphany in which they go around singing songs and are rewarded with money. Just thought it might give a bit more clarity to people that might not know.
Hi 安东! Great video! Unfortunately there are regions and groups of people in this world so brutalized by recent histories that their natures are overshadowed by the desperate conditions they face. I think you did the sensible thing there. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Munich. Servus!
it can be sycopanthic but i wouldn't be so sure about that ethiopian people got alot of heart and they're very proud of their country. tourists and travellers are welcomed with open arms. but who knows what she really intended
@@jessewaughcom she obviously meant well... she was doing her best to communicate, with what little English she knew..... and you are a fucking asshole.
@@aarondun8981 well, I feel pity for you. I will tell something this woman , a women of her kinds don't need strangers money or anything. She is just being warm and welcoming. If you think in that way don't come Ethiopia.
This day is a holiday where children demand money from strangers or from their own family members. it is simply cultural. the same as it is in Europe during the holiday seasons as well. This has no relation or connection with poverty. it happens only on holidays like TIMKET where you are in the season right now in this video. in Europe, children do ask for money during holiday seasons as well.
@@AntoniusTyas I should not have said "In no way related" because that includes taxonomy of scientific classification, whereas I was speaking strictly in culinary terms. Yes, Szechuan "peppercorns" belongs to the same Rutaceae family, but understand that so does an orange, a lime, and a Pomello. It's like saying that because my mother's maiden name was Watkins that I am more like a Welshman than other breeds of men, and that's just not true in a real world practical sense. Even in the same plant things taste vastly different, to wit: the Coriander plant. The dried seeds when raw smell exactly like Froot Loops cereal due to the Limonene; dry-roast them and the Limonene mutes somewhat to let more savory notes come through. Oil-roast them and the Limonene remains more prevalent and the result, if properly done, does not have any smokiness to it. Growing from these seeds are the roots of what in America we call Cilantro (they just call all parts of the plant "Coriander" everywhere else, it seems). The first two inches or so of the roots are remarkably different from the stems which grow upward from them, and these taste different from the delicate leaves. So no, Rue and Szechuan peppercorns are not "related" in a taste-sense.
Ethiopia is a rich country and have alot to offer Its extremelly disrespectful to label the country as a poor with desparate people you should appriciate the fact that people are welcoming you warmly in their country if you can not spread postivety do not spread negativity
Muss mal ein kompliment an deinen Channel abgeben. Betreibst viel Aufwand. Ich war vor 10000 subs hier. Mach weiter so es werden noch viele viele mehr.
The main reason for buying the live animals is not because of lack of cooling system, it's because according to both Orthodox and Islam eating meat that is not blessed by the head of the house is considered bad. The whole process is actually very humane compared to the slaughter houses everywhere else.
@@zatoichinunyabidness I can tell you have literally no clue what you're talking about, probably "educated" by facebook memes. Taqiyya is a practice where muslims are permitted to conceal being muslim under fear of persecution or harm. This is particularly important to Shia muslims due to them being a persecuted minority. Hard-right politicians have distorted this view to oversimplify that it means that under sharia a muslim may lie, the context you're missing is that it is to lie about being muslim when being persecuted, or threatened. The major difference in Sunni Islam is that it is taken to mean only lying to non muslims about being muslim, where as shia interprets it to include muslims as well, due to again, their persecuted status in the islamic world. It has nothing to do with "religious duty to deceive as long as it furthers the cause" of islam. That's the part that is from islamophobic conspiracy theorists. You also have no idea what halal slaughter (actually called Dhabihah, halal just the word for permissable, as opposed to haram, forbidden) is. The very first rule of Halal is that the animal must not suffer, it must not see the blade, it must not see or smell the blood of a previous slaughter, and it must be done by a sharp blade. Educate yourself on the *actual* practices of the muslim faith, and don't rely on facebook celebrities and conspiracy theorists to think for you.
Na it is because of the cooling. The religious stuff is made up afterwards to justify what you are doing anyway. Don't misunderstand me this is nothing negative but that is how religion works :)
The reason people buy live animals is not "...because there is no reliable cooling/transportation..." It's Ethiopian culture. This is not limited to animals...Same is true for coffee. It starts from scratch, roasting raw beans....Same is true for major grain flour. People buy the raw grains of their choice, take it home and clean it, prepare it ... and take it to grinding services...One more correction, Kitfo is always best quality beef, not lamb. I understand it's difficult to get the deep cultural aspects in a short stay but it's also wise to not give a conclusive remarks sometimes.
Ethiopian food is so nostalgic yet foreign. It reminded me of spices that I usually use in Mexican food, but also reminded me of all blends of spices (middle eastern and Mediterranean). I was hooked instantly and miss it. I might try to make it at home one day!
the cattle's are sold alive because the rules of different kind of religions which one can't eat unless its blessed by his own religious prayer. and we do actually have refrigerator and also traditional way of keeping meet fresh "quanta" for about 4 months and above, which is another delicious dishes of Ethiopia!
Costello: "What is the name of that dish?" Abbott: "Wat." Costello: "The name of the dish." Abbott: "I told you. Wat is the name of that dish." Costello: "Why are you asking me? What is the name of that dish?" Abbott: "Exactly!"
This was one of the best examinations of ethiopian food and culture I've seen. The food is one of the unsung heroes of the world. The bread is unreal and the cuisine is incredible. Great job bud.
My father, myself, & his fellow professor (who is Ethiopian) do "micro-financing" in Ethiopia. We buy cows, goats, & other livestock for rural villages. A tribe was so elated they wanted us to visit, & see the progress they has made from the investment. A mild digression, like Andong I've been to allot of countries, including many "third world" countries, but as he said Ethiopia was different. I already didn't like when people in the US complained about citizens being "poor", but after being to Ethiopia, & seeing what "poor" really is, I no longer let people say such things around me. Anyway the visit to the village was great, & though they had very little, they where more than happy to share what they had. People in first world countries really need to travel, & see what poverty really is, & the happiness that can be found outside of material possessions As you have noted the food is incredible, especially the Wots, & Tibs (awaze or traditional). My father really like the coffee as well. Interesting side not, one of the "Three Wise Men" the visited Mary & Joseph on the day of Jesus' birth, was Ethiopian, he brought Frankincense, which can be found all over Ethiopia. Ironically the only time we got sick, was when we visited a place not serving "local cuisine" called the Admirals Club. We ordered various sandwiches, & spent the next few days counting the tiles on the bathroom floor lol. Indeed poverty is rampant, however I believe you where "swarmed" for a different reason. It looks like you arrived near the end of a ceremony, I can't recall the name, where children sing songs, & get money in exchange. However it could have also been as you described. Something similar happened to my parents in the former USSR before it fell. A local guide is usually the key to avoiding some of these incidents, as he/she will know what to say. Lastly I don't have any first hand knowledge, but it's been told to me that the various Chinese investments have been very bad. Price gouging, unfinished projects, "strong arm" negotiations of land, etc. Again I have no direct knowledge, only what I've been told, hopefully things will get better
I traveled to Madagascar (among other places) with my family when I was ten. A very very similar thing would happen to my family where people would come up to our car asking for us to buy things, asking for money, asking for help, until we couldn't drive or walk without hurting someone. In the places where this happened, we would avoid eye contact and just shake our heads trying to keep moving. It was really hard. When we went to more rural places and smaller towns and villages my sister and I would share crayons and paper with the kids and we would draw to talk. some of these villages (generally river crossings) were specifically built to facilitate travelers and tourists (my family) and in these places we generally had a better reception than in the big cities or in the resort place. I loved traveling in Madagascar and highly suggest it to anyone who is able, but know that the poverty there is different than what you know from the poverty at home. The food is stunning - gourmet level food in every side of the road stop and amazing history and culture! I just wish that there was a way to convey the culture shock - the depth of an experience and the difference in living condition. So glad you got to experience Ethiopian food! In my opinion it is the best food ever and injera is amazing! I would LOVE if you made a video on how to make it!!!!!! Thank you for not focusing on the poverty porn and for explaining your thought process, I think you made a good decision and a great video!
3:52 you spoke about "desperate conditions", which to me is every offensive. After Timket, there is a holiday called Buhe. This is where groups of boys will go around their neighbourhood singing the song Hoya Hoye until they are given money or a special type of bread. It kinda has the same concept as Halloween. Although, during the full video, it seemed like you had done a bit of research, it was disappointing to see you not show the full celebration and then label my culture as "desperate conditions", knowing the negative connotations Ethiopian already has. I hope in the future you will not only do the basic google search for the "facts" in your video and show some respect to the country that has welcomed you with open arms.
Tsion be honest the Buha kids won't just shout money money. It's scary to see all this kids coming towards your car with a stick shouting money money. I don't call that Buha celebration. This guys present Ethiopia well. Sorry that his wallet was stolen the first day. Someone should have warned him to be careful on his moves. I love the video it's all fact.
Don't be upset when someone points out - sadly, but frankly, Ethiopia is one of the least developed countries in the world. What you saw is nothing short of desperate. You get nitpicky about the language to allow feeling 'offended' because you offer nothing more substantive to say when you are presented with the reality of it all.
Wow! Man, I admire your filming and editing skills so much. I appreciate how honest you are about the situation. I think putting the camera away was the best option. Cheers!
I remember going to Romania in the 70s with my family and having similar scenes of local children asking for stuff - of course it was mostly chocolate and chewing gum. Even at 12 I felt bad for them and bad about myself for having these things they wanted. The only way out of poverty is good government and education. Support causes that strengthen those things and know that you have done what you can. Spend money wisely and thoughtfully in those countries. Have honest conversations about conditions in your home country - overseas we‘re seen as wealthy and problem-free, but really we all carry burdens and I think it’s good to share that. Also, sometimes what looks like extreme poverty is a more traditional way of life. I keep my eyes open for things that work well and begging is best approaches by not giving away money and asking questions and engaging with individuals, rather than trying to respond to a crowd. But, like you, I find it hard to aim my camera at people. My cousin has great shots because she’s curious and asks people permission and is super stubborn. I have read a lot about Ethiopian food and finally located an accessible small restaurant in Sydney which does really great Ethiopian food that’s totally vegan. I really enjoyed it. I‘m still trying to find Bessobela and Korarima - the last elements to make the traditions spiced ghee. Did you bring some with you?
Hey, so first off I really enjoyed this video, I found you originally with your hot sauce videos due to my own hot sauce experiments. Totally understand the desire not to record, I've had the same in some of the rougher parts of the USA and Poland, though I've yet to visit Africa or Ethiopia. Really enjoying this stuff man, keep it up!
Great video. Traveling is poor countries can be really soul-searching. I live in Minnesota where we have a huge Ethiopian, Eritrean and Somali community so there are a ton of amazing restaurants. Really wonderful cuisine.
Production quality on your videos is incredible. It's a crime that this channel still is this unknown, but I feel like it's only a matter of time before this channel blows up :)
My husband had Ethiopian food in the US on an accident (short on time in a dingy part of the city). He did not know anything about it but was very happy and pleasantly surprised about the hospitality and the great tasting food.
You are an amazing entertainer! I tried a very rare Ethiopian restaurant nearby and it was amazing! Just like you stated... a sponge bread with about 8 piles of different spicey piles of food. I would tear the bread and twist into the food and eat... Wonderful... Amazing... flavors and textures.... Loved it... Thanks for sharing Andong... Robert
I was looking for my first African country to visit beacuse I have heard a lot about Ethipia but just the beginning of your video made me change my mind. Thank you for your honesty! I admire your Chinese btw.
The twig you put in coffee is called "Tena adam" which translates to 'the health of Adam'. Adam as in the first man according to Orthodox Christianity.
An Ethiopian woman lived in my apartment complex in grad school and we had a commune feel going. She knew my roommate and I liked the spicy, so she made some Doro Wat for us. It was a delicious, fiery beef hell broth, with a rich paprika color and very beef front flavor. I hope you triend that while you were there, Andong. Those people don't have much, and like everywhere, the poor share what little they have with kind hearts. Another great video.
Ging mir genauso in Marokko wie du es um Minute 4 rum beschreibst :/ Ist echt schade weil die Leute können ja nicht mal was dafür, dass es so viel Armut gibt, aber was daraus entsteht ist halt meistens kein gutes "Touri-Erlebnis" Btw. bin durch Sp4zie auf deinen Channel gestoßen und er hat vollkommen recht - was deine Videos an Production Value haben ist total krass angesichts der "nur" 12k Abos, wünsche dir alles erdenkliche Gute und Erfolg für den Channel!
I definetely can relate to the mugging and the ignoring Andong. I live in Brazil, and that is quite common here. If you do decide to come visit Brazil, keep your eyes peeled, stay alert, and if a situation seems sketchy, it probably is. Awesome content by the way, one of my favorite youtube cooking and travel channels!
I adore Ethiopian food - and I have to admit, I'm amazed that it appears basically the same as Ethiopian restaurants in the DC area (the majority of Ethiopian immigrants to the US are in DC). Your reaction regarding the poverty in Ethiopia reminded me of my visit to Kingston, Jamaica in 1980. Part of that city was wealthy; part was people living in abject poverty. Most tourists don't go to the capital, so they never see it. I understand your reaction; I was 19, and I never forgot seeing people living like that. The cognitive dissonance is unbelievable. There shouldn't be money pouring into a country in one area where people live a few miles away without 4 walls, water, bathrooms, almost no food, no access to health care- it's profoundly wrong.
And if you don't pour money in, how do they ever hope to have 4 walls, water, bathrooms, food, access to health care? And do you think it is different in the USA? Does the rich folks in the USA share their mansions with the poor? The only difference is the amount of money aka resources in Ethiopia and the USA. Not to mention that Ethiopia was plundered by the white man while the white man build today's USA with plunder.
The food in DC looks the same, but the taste doesn’t compare. The ingredients and possibly the altitude makes proper injera almost impossible. The spiced butter that infuses much of the cuisine seems rushed here. Whilst the poverty is saddening, the people have a spirit that’s defiantly upbeat and warm. I admire the content provider for his honest take and compassion. I would recommend if he does return to arrange an Ethiopian guide and if it’s at all possible wrangle a home cooked meal. That’s where I experienced the best meals in the six months I spent there. I also carried around a more conspicuous camera setup than a vlogger at the time. Things may have changed since my time there, but violent crime was much less than the three American cities I’ve lived in. Hope you have a chance to experience the VARIOUS cultures and peoples of one the oldest counties in the world. P.S. As a Caribbean native I recommend St. Lucia & Grenada. Lovely people and a better class of tourists 😜 than Jamaica
This part with the children shouting 'money, money' is true. I had such experience in Shashamane. The guys there were horrible, also the poverty is stark and the prostitution...had me shook! I love Ethiopia, I am African, so this is not biased 🌎🌏🌍
I really like your approach to the video! I was just watching another video with a bunch of white torutist who visited Ethiopia and pulled the typical, “Oh look at me, I’m a white person taping the poorest region of the country to portray the painstakingly cringey stereotype of African countries without showing anything good.” On top of that, the torutist included a Shakria song that was catered to South African music in the intro. Like, can they at least learn about the culture before pulling some ignorant shit like that? I also think those torutist were missionaries. It makes absolutely NO sense to send missionaries to Ethiopia. Like, do they not know how Orthodox the entire nation is? If anything, they need to keep their missionary adventures in america where the majority is atheists. I appreciate that you didn’t feed off the bad part of Ethiopia for the sake of views or fulfilling the common stereotype. I also appreciate that you knew about the culture, like how Ethiopians are practically vegan due to the frequent fasting and how there arent any meat factories.. You are a proper traveler, one that travels to explore other cultures without any ulterior motive. It makes my blood boil when I see fake white torutist visiting African countries for the wrong reason. They’re in the wrong territory to be pulling any type of slick racism. But, people like you, people who have a clean heart and view the good in the bad, are rare and wonderful.
Living in New Delhi, and I suppose any city in India, the income gaps tend to be huge and there's a lot of poverty. You have people on the roads begging at red lights when the car stops and it's such a common occurrence that the best thing is just to avoid eye contact or actually give.
As an Ethiopian Canadian it's very interesting to watch your video. I like that you gave your raw truth and I really hope you enjoyed the rest of your time there. The country has a lot to offer and is rich in culture. I encourage you to continue learning and understanding the culture! One trip isn't enough!
Hirut Mulugeta why does it matter to you what I identify as? The reason why I mention my background is to give context as to my perspective because I was born in Canada and my family is Ethiopian. I can understand what he is relating to in the video from both perspectives.
I am ethiopian and the way he eats to me is very disrespectful but, we normally don't mind when it comes to foreigners. Happy you got to come to ethiopia
Ethiopian food is the best! Such flavors. Even simple dishes taste exotic. Berbere spice is unmistakable. When you walk into the restaurant you are hit with it. Your mouth starts to water and all you can think is “bring it on”!
Ethiopia Ethiopia is not poor country just managed poorly and it has great history Ethiopia the human being birth place I don’t know why this country back warding also never colonized by whites peoples the victory of black nations Ethiopia will stretch out her hand to God psalm chapter 68 verse 36 . God bless Ethiopia
I’m getting ready to cook some food Our New Year was on Thursday I waited to celebrate on the weekend!! Tune up I’m posting main soon.. I love you my mama Ethiopia.. 🎆🎇
Bestimmt interessant als Deutscher mal nach Afrika zu kommen. Ich war bisher nur in Marokko. Nach Äthiopien würde ich auch gerne reisen da ich eine Kaffee Genießerin bin :) Dein Travel Video finde ich einfach perfekt. Informativ, unterhaltsam, ein toller Einblick auf Menschen und Essenskultur, und sehr schöne Aufnahmen (was hast du für ne Camera?) Viele Grüße und mach weiter so! Ich reise und esse selber gerne und wenn ich das aus Zeit- und Geldgründen nicht machen kann, schaue ich mir Reise und Essensvideos auf youtube an, und du und deine Videos sind seit neustem auf meiner watchlist ^__^
@@mynameisandong Danke für den Tipp. Irgendwann die ganze Welt bereisen, das wär's. Ich habe schon etwas über das Kaffeebohnen rösten gelesen und möchte mir grüne Bio Bohnen bestellen (auch wenn es nicht viele Bestelloptionen gibt da kaum jmd selber röstet) und Zuhause selber rösten. In meiner Stadt ist ein Jobausschreiben zum Kaffeeröster was mein Traum-Nebenjob wäre, aber da ich noch zuende studieren muss und schon Nebenjobs habe geht das nicht :D Ich schreibe mir dein Camera Modell mal auf, denn wie gesagt die Aufnahmen sind sehr scharf und klar und natürlich auch von den Motiven her sehr schön. Werde das Video heute nochmal mit meinem Freund anschauen. Viele Grüße und einen schönen und erfolgreichen Tag!
Here in Minnesota, we have a huge East African diaspora community, and are gifted with many wonderful restaurants. I'm glad you got to try this cuisine yourself, it's really a favorite here. "Alles geil" indeed.
Sehr Interessant ein Video über Essen aus einem Land wie Äthiopien zu sehen ,da ich mir da bisher nichts drunter vorstellen konnte und es sah super lecker aus. Und ich muss sagen du hast einfach eine super Video qualität was es sehr angenehm macht deine Videos zu schauen. Weiter so :^)
@@mynameisandong Da kann ich nur zustimmen. Man sollte ja schließlich auch immer erstmal etwas Probieren bevor man es gut oder schlecht findet und das bezieht sich sowohl auf Essen als auch auf die Kultur in der Menschen in anderen Ländern Leben sonst gibt es immer wieder unnötige vorurteile die einfach keiner braucht aber sowas muss ich dir gar nicht erzählen da du was sowas angehst sehr Positiv eingestellt bist denk ich mal und das sollte immer so sein find ich ,wobei wie du gesagt hast die schlechten seiten nicht komplett weggelassen werden können und auch nicht sollten. Selbst wir in Deutschland haben ja auch nicht die perfekten Lebensstandarts aber ich schweife ab auf jeden fall hast du recht. :)
It can be like that in some parts of Mexico, dressing poorly and speaking the language helps. It’s heart breaking because you want to help but if you give anything to one kid you’re absolutely swarmed. There’s no great way to deal with it, it’s just sad and hard.
No no no, the boys were out singing and dancing for Buhe not to mugg anyone. Once a year young mostly Shepard boys come to your house to sing for you and you give them coins. That's all.
@@mynameisandong The tour guides might have been agitated because there were so many people around and it could have been difficult to pass by the boys. If you looked close almost all of them are young kids. With that being said, I believe some thug stole your wallet and thieves are everywhere in the world. Don't generalize the entire country according to that person.
one of the reasons you would no find meat in the market in "the season" is because during the holidays people usually buy live animal ( chicken, goat or lamb) to celebrate, it's not majoritively due to the lack of reliable cooling chain for the meat market.
Thanks for being honest and expressing what you felt regarding the poverty. I felt the same way when i went to India. One of the difficult things about developing countries is we have massive brain drain problem. All the smart, successful people leave to the West, which makes the western world prosperous and leaves the developing world with poor and uneducated people. Once they experience the pleasures of the western world very few help their homelands. It's tragic unfortunately. By the way the reason why the kids were asking you for money is because after the Timket holiday, called Buhe, the kids dress up sing songs to people who give them gifts in the form of money or treats, like Halloween in the West. They do that at my family's and every house on Timket and New Years. You went in the middle of a Holiday celebration so you experience a holiday tradition. Imagine how shocked i was when i came to America and i saw people dressed up in demonic outfits knocking on my door in the dark on Halloween! Thanks for the video and glad you enjoyed my country.
I much prefer your honest view on the country and that you don't just say "Oh, yeah, absolutely amazing" like any odd instagrammer would do. One can't enjoy every holiday, some also turn out badly, and I think it's best to be honest about this instead of making viewers believe that it's always fantastic. I live in London by the way and we do have quite some Ethiopian restaurants here, there is particularly one at Kings Cross that serves exactly the type of meal you ate at the end of the video (although your portion is ridiculous, did you eat it all?!) - highly recommended!
Ich binge gerade deine Videos, zum Teil aus Neugierde zum internationalen Essen, zum Teil aus Fernweh. Ich hatte Situationen wie diese in Kenia und Israel. Es ist echt anstrengend und man muss seinen Weg damit finden. Kenia war mein erster Auslandsaufenthalt, damals hatte ich noch Bonbons dabei für die Kinder, schnell war mir aber klar, dass das keine kluge Idee war und die Tüte blieb letztlich bei einer befreundeten kenianischen Familie. Deren 18 jähriger Sohn auch mein Reisekissen erhielt der sonst kein Kissen hatte und nur auf Brettern schlief. Da ich selbst mit meinem Reisebudget haushalten musste und richtig genervt war von allen angeschrieen zu werden habe ich es auch bevorzugt bei der Famlie zu sein oder an einem ruhigen Strand zu gehen statt in stark bevölkerte Orte oder gar Städte, dies ging aber nur so gut auf Grund des Kontakt zu Locals, die mich oft auch aus unangenehmen Situationen gerettett haben. Fazit: Reise mit Locals.
Haha. You should gotten a tour agent, because those boys were asking for money because they were celebrating Christ crucifixion on that day, and they go around ppl singing songs and they use their wooden stick to make a united rhythm.. as a return elders give them bread, candy or money but this only happens 1day out of the year; Almost like trick or treating. Sorry about getting mugged no explanation on that one.
Being genuine about the situation and how you felt was a million times more refreshing then the general over positivity of youtubers.
Agree, I appreciate his honesty.
They didn't use the the stick to harass him at all. They are asking with smile. I'm sure there was some events going on and it's common thing to take stick.
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Totally agreed,im sick of these overpositive youtubers that all is one happy world,the world must be portrayed as it is,warts and all
Absolutely! A great video as always! That feast looked incredible 😁
As an Ethiopian, I have to say I'm sorry you had to experience the mugging and stuff and as you said not all people are good there are always some that do stupid shit but I'm glad in the way you handled it by not shying away from speaking about it and I can assure you most of us are good peeps we genuinely like people and I hope you come back in the future and have a way better experience.
I feel your stance on filming their poverty. I feel they deserve their respect as well and filming them doesn't seem the right thing to do. It doesn't help them and to me it would feel wrong to document it for my own gain or viewers. Respect bro.
I would argue that filming the poverty itself isn't purely exploitative. Especially when not that many other people are revealing that side of the country. If you come to a country only to film its worst sides, focus on the poverty, chaos and crime. That is using others' suffering to one's own gain. But that is certainly not the intention here. Telling truth as it happened, I think is not a sin. People should have the ability to make up their own minds from different rhetorics.
see the difference is u don't have to always deliver imagery to teach or convince me. this short monologue of him in front of the camera was enough. especially as he shares his experience about this position he took.
He said he felt in danger - that’s why he didn’t film the outskirts.
Poverty is real and like the good things has to be documented.
Exactly! No need to talk about their poverty
the best commentary on the actual living condition of my country. everything here was factual and the bit about abstaining from meat cuz of religion really made my heart worm cuz nobody really talks about how original christianity in ethiopia really is.
I love Ethiopian food. Injera, lentils, veggies... delicious
I had my backpack stolen when I was on our school bus during the last a fews days of final week. My passport, credit card, student ID, I20 visa, calculator etc. were all inside the backpack. I was so stressed out thinking how to get Chicago embassy to replace my passport without any ID and money. Turned out whoever took my backpack returned most of my stuff to lost&found but kept the bag itself 😜
@@mynameisandong healthy AND enjoyable ✌
This video kinda reminds me of Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown - shooting the truth, both good and bad side, but always with a kind interpretation. Nice to see that you take it easy, rather than just throw a hush judgment when bad things happened. Thumbs up!
thank you !
Thoughtful and excellently executed. Great work! 👏👏👏
Really appreciate your reflection on the situation. Very honest! The decision to leave the camera in the bag is a really good one, especially for you being a youtuber. It is always a difficult subject. But also seeing you censoring the faces of the chinese gentlemen showed that you show respect to those that you capture on film. Keep up the good work!
The reason they get the stick is a traditional way of celebration . It's not to heart him
@@efulaefula4433 Really? Because that would be quite funny to confuse it with a mugging.
@Meklit Gebregiorgis yeah for real, it where a celebration where boys sing holding sticks going around house to house, and people would give them either money or bread. It's the boys version to Ashenda or Adey.
I'm from South Africa and visited Ethiopia in 2018. It was amazing. The culture, religious practices, history, people and o'cos the FOOD!!! Ethiopian food is PHENOMENAL😍 I'm surprised there hasn't been a greater export of its cuisine like you have with Chinese, Indian and Thai.
Yeah, it's a tough one... I have seen this a lot in Asia and Africa, and no matter how compassionate and caring you are, there is just no way one has a capacity to deal with it. Heartbreaking that these beautiful people live in this reality. What do you do?
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In love with my genuine, beautiful, kind people, Beautiful land, weather, culturally rich, at the same time deeply Spiritual!!
Well Poverty is everywhere, Even In the US, tho In a different form
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Good to see Ethiopian and Eritrea as one love from the injera/tibbs lover here
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Just for a little clarity even thoigh there is poverty in the country the children asking for money wasn't due to poverty but a cultural celebration after epiphany in which they go around singing songs and are rewarded with money. Just thought it might give a bit more clarity to people that might not know.
Hi 安东! Great video! Unfortunately there are regions and groups of people in this world so brutalized by recent histories that their natures are overshadowed by the desperate conditions they face. I think you did the sensible thing there. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Munich. Servus!
The old Lady at 4:30 has soo much lifeenergy it's really warm-hearding to see 😊
Not heartwarming - sycophantic.
it can be sycopanthic
but i wouldn't be so sure about that
ethiopian people got alot of heart
and they're very proud of their country.
tourists and travellers are welcomed with open arms.
but who knows what she really intended
@@jessewaughcom she obviously meant well... she was doing her best to communicate, with what little English she knew..... and you are a fucking asshole.
@@aarondun8981 well, I feel pity for you. I will tell something this woman , a women of her kinds don't need strangers money or anything. She is just being warm and welcoming. If you think in that way don't come Ethiopia.
@@warlockthankless5323 tell them
This day is a holiday where children demand money from strangers or from their own family members. it is simply cultural. the same as it is in Europe during the holiday seasons as well. This has no relation or connection with poverty. it happens only on holidays like TIMKET where you are in the season right now in this video. in Europe, children do ask for money during holiday seasons as well.
1:18 That herb is Rue (Ruta chalepensis), called "Tena Adam" in Amharic, which means "Herb of Grace."
very interesting, I'm actually growing some of that but never knew what to do with it. How's it taste?
So it is Rue? Related to Sichuan peppers, I presume?
@@AntoniusTyas Rue is in no way related to Szechuan peppercorns, or any variety of Prickly Ash for that matter.
@@adamchurvis1 isn't Zanthoxylum actually a member of Rutaceae?
@@AntoniusTyas I should not have said "In no way related" because that includes taxonomy of scientific classification, whereas I was speaking strictly in culinary terms. Yes, Szechuan "peppercorns" belongs to the same Rutaceae family, but understand that so does an orange, a lime, and a Pomello. It's like saying that because my mother's maiden name was Watkins that I am more like a Welshman than other breeds of men, and that's just not true in a real world practical sense.
Even in the same plant things taste vastly different, to wit: the Coriander plant. The dried seeds when raw smell exactly like Froot Loops cereal due to the Limonene; dry-roast them and the Limonene mutes somewhat to let more savory notes come through. Oil-roast them and the Limonene remains more prevalent and the result, if properly done, does not have any smokiness to it. Growing from these seeds are the roots of what in America we call Cilantro (they just call all parts of the plant "Coriander" everywhere else, it seems). The first two inches or so of the roots are remarkably different from the stems which grow upward from them, and these taste different from the delicate leaves.
So no, Rue and Szechuan peppercorns are not "related" in a taste-sense.
Ethiopia is a rich country and have alot to offer Its extremelly disrespectful to label the country as a poor with desparate people you should appriciate the fact that people are welcoming you warmly in their country if you can not spread postivety do not spread negativity
Muss mal ein kompliment an deinen Channel abgeben. Betreibst viel Aufwand. Ich war vor 10000 subs hier. Mach weiter so es werden noch viele viele mehr.
Ich liebe deutsch sprache
The main reason for buying the live animals is not because of lack of cooling system, it's because according to both Orthodox and Islam eating meat that is not blessed by the head of the house is considered bad. The whole process is actually very humane compared to the slaughter houses everywhere else.
Ethiopified nothing humane in killing any life that God created !
@@Veetina Yep! Just meant that in comparison to the horrible slaughter houses in the US. But I totally agree with you.
@@Veetina Yea but....God said we could eat them. Who are you to say otherwise?
@@zatoichinunyabidness I can tell you have literally no clue what you're talking about, probably "educated" by facebook memes.
Taqiyya is a practice where muslims are permitted to conceal being muslim under fear of persecution or harm. This is particularly important to Shia muslims due to them being a persecuted minority.
Hard-right politicians have distorted this view to oversimplify that it means that under sharia a muslim may lie, the context you're missing is that it is to lie about being muslim when being persecuted, or threatened. The major difference in Sunni Islam is that it is taken to mean only lying to non muslims about being muslim, where as shia interprets it to include muslims as well, due to again, their persecuted status in the islamic world.
It has nothing to do with "religious duty to deceive as long as it furthers the cause" of islam. That's the part that is from islamophobic conspiracy theorists.
You also have no idea what halal slaughter (actually called Dhabihah, halal just the word for permissable, as opposed to haram, forbidden) is. The very first rule of Halal is that the animal must not suffer, it must not see the blade, it must not see or smell the blood of a previous slaughter, and it must be done by a sharp blade.
Educate yourself on the *actual* practices of the muslim faith, and don't rely on facebook celebrities and conspiracy theorists to think for you.
Na it is because of the cooling. The religious stuff is made up afterwards to justify what you are doing anyway. Don't misunderstand me this is nothing negative but that is how religion works :)
The reason people buy live animals is not "...because there is no reliable cooling/transportation..." It's Ethiopian culture. This is not limited to animals...Same is true for coffee. It starts from scratch, roasting raw beans....Same is true for major grain flour. People buy the raw grains of their choice, take it home and clean it, prepare it ... and take it to grinding services...One more correction, Kitfo is always best quality beef, not lamb. I understand it's difficult to get the deep cultural aspects in a short stay but it's also wise to not give a conclusive remarks sometimes.
Ethiopian food is so nostalgic yet foreign. It reminded me of spices that I usually use in Mexican food, but also reminded me of all blends of spices (middle eastern and Mediterranean). I was hooked instantly and miss it. I might try to make it at home one day!
the cattle's are sold alive because the rules of different kind of religions which one can't eat unless its blessed by his own religious prayer. and we do actually have refrigerator and also traditional way of keeping meet fresh "quanta" for about 4 months and above, which is another delicious dishes of Ethiopia!
Costello: "What is the name of that dish?"
Abbott: "Wat."
Costello: "The name of the dish."
Abbott: "I told you. Wat is the name of that dish."
Costello: "Why are you asking me? What is the name of that dish?"
Abbott: "Exactly!"
This was one of the best examinations of ethiopian food and culture I've seen. The food is one of the unsung heroes of the world. The bread is unreal and the cuisine is incredible. Great job bud.
Thanks. Ethiopian food is the best ❤️ Love and greetings from Israel.
We love israel
Didn't know someone so ugly existed
My father, myself, & his fellow professor (who is Ethiopian) do "micro-financing" in Ethiopia. We buy cows, goats, & other livestock for rural villages. A tribe was so elated they wanted us to visit, & see the progress they has made from the investment. A mild digression, like Andong I've been to allot of countries, including many "third world" countries, but as he said Ethiopia was different. I already didn't like when people in the US complained about citizens being "poor", but after being to Ethiopia, & seeing what "poor" really is, I no longer let people say such things around me. Anyway the visit to the village was great, & though they had very little, they where more than happy to share what they had. People in first world countries really need to travel, & see what poverty really is, & the happiness that can be found outside of material possessions
As you have noted the food is incredible, especially the Wots, & Tibs (awaze or traditional). My father really like the coffee as well. Interesting side not, one of the "Three Wise Men" the visited Mary & Joseph on the day of Jesus' birth, was Ethiopian, he brought Frankincense, which can be found all over Ethiopia. Ironically the only time we got sick, was when we visited a place not serving "local cuisine" called the Admirals Club. We ordered various sandwiches, & spent the next few days counting the tiles on the bathroom floor lol.
Indeed poverty is rampant, however I believe you where "swarmed" for a different reason. It looks like you arrived near the end of a ceremony, I can't recall the name, where children sing songs, & get money in exchange. However it could have also been as you described. Something similar happened to my parents in the former USSR before it fell. A local guide is usually the key to avoiding some of these incidents, as he/she will know what to say.
Lastly I don't have any first hand knowledge, but it's been told to me that the various Chinese investments have been very bad. Price gouging, unfinished projects, "strong arm" negotiations of land, etc. Again I have no direct knowledge, only what I've been told, hopefully things will get better
I traveled to Madagascar (among other places) with my family when I was ten. A very very similar thing would happen to my family where people would come up to our car asking for us to buy things, asking for money, asking for help, until we couldn't drive or walk without hurting someone. In the places where this happened, we would avoid eye contact and just shake our heads trying to keep moving. It was really hard. When we went to more rural places and smaller towns and villages my sister and I would share crayons and paper with the kids and we would draw to talk. some of these villages (generally river crossings) were specifically built to facilitate travelers and tourists (my family) and in these places we generally had a better reception than in the big cities or in the resort place. I loved traveling in Madagascar and highly suggest it to anyone who is able, but know that the poverty there is different than what you know from the poverty at home. The food is stunning - gourmet level food in every side of the road stop and amazing history and culture! I just wish that there was a way to convey the culture shock - the depth of an experience and the difference in living condition.
So glad you got to experience Ethiopian food! In my opinion it is the best food ever and injera is amazing! I would LOVE if you made a video on how to make it!!!!!! Thank you for not focusing on the poverty porn and for explaining your thought process, I think you made a good decision and a great video!
One of the main facts why I love your channel is you have a very ethical and empathetic way of approaching other cultures. Keep the great work Andong!
3:52 you spoke about "desperate conditions", which to me is every offensive. After Timket, there is a holiday called Buhe. This is where groups of boys will go around their neighbourhood singing the song Hoya Hoye until they are given money or a special type of bread. It kinda has the same concept as Halloween. Although, during the full video, it seemed like you had done a bit of research, it was disappointing to see you not show the full celebration and then label my culture as "desperate conditions", knowing the negative connotations Ethiopian already has. I hope in the future you will not only do the basic google search for the "facts" in your video and show some respect to the country that has welcomed you with open arms.
Hey brother, you always have culture barriers and things someone can't know. It definitely isn't on purpose :)
Tsion be honest the Buha kids won't just shout money money. It's scary to see all this kids coming towards your car with a stick shouting money money. I don't call that Buha celebration. This guys present Ethiopia well. Sorry that his wallet was stolen the first day. Someone should have warned him to be careful on his moves. I love the video it's all fact.
Tsion Legesse you said it well, you saved me time from explaining.Thank you.
Don't be upset when someone points out - sadly, but frankly, Ethiopia is one of the least developed countries in the world. What you saw is nothing short of desperate. You get nitpicky about the language to allow feeling 'offended' because you offer nothing more substantive to say when you are presented with the reality of it all.
this is exactly what i wanted to say
Wow! Man, I admire your filming and editing skills so much. I appreciate how honest you are about the situation. I think putting the camera away was the best option. Cheers!
I remember going to Romania in the 70s with my family and having similar scenes of local children asking for stuff - of course it was mostly chocolate and chewing gum. Even at 12 I felt bad for them and bad about myself for having these things they wanted. The only way out of poverty is good government and education. Support causes that strengthen those things and know that you have done what you can. Spend money wisely and thoughtfully in those countries. Have honest conversations about conditions in your home country - overseas we‘re seen as wealthy and problem-free, but really we all carry burdens and I think it’s good to share that. Also, sometimes what looks like extreme poverty is a more traditional way of life. I keep my eyes open for things that work well and begging is best approaches by not giving away money and asking questions and engaging with individuals, rather than trying to respond to a crowd. But, like you, I find it hard to aim my camera at people. My cousin has great shots because she’s curious and asks people permission and is super stubborn.
I have read a lot about Ethiopian food and finally located an accessible small restaurant in Sydney which does really great Ethiopian food that’s totally vegan. I really enjoyed it. I‘m still trying to find Bessobela and Korarima - the last elements to make the traditions spiced ghee. Did you bring some with you?
Hey, so first off I really enjoyed this video, I found you originally with your hot sauce videos due to my own hot sauce experiments.
Totally understand the desire not to record, I've had the same in some of the rougher parts of the USA and Poland, though I've yet to visit Africa or Ethiopia.
Really enjoying this stuff man, keep it up!
Great video. Traveling is poor countries can be really soul-searching. I live in Minnesota where we have a huge Ethiopian, Eritrean and Somali community so there are a ton of amazing restaurants. Really wonderful cuisine.
Kitfo is always beef never Lamb.
yup
Never went to Africa, never tried their food before, this is really a good introduction! They all look so tasty! Thank you!
Production quality on your videos is incredible. It's a crime that this channel still is this unknown, but I feel like it's only a matter of time before this channel blows up :)
My husband had Ethiopian food in the US on an accident (short on time in a dingy part of the city). He did not know anything about it but was very happy and pleasantly surprised about the hospitality and the great tasting food.
You are an amazing entertainer! I tried a very rare Ethiopian restaurant nearby and it was amazing! Just like you stated... a sponge bread with about 8 piles of different spicey piles of food. I would tear the bread and twist into the food and eat... Wonderful... Amazing... flavors and textures.... Loved it... Thanks for sharing Andong... Robert
I was looking for my first African country to visit beacuse I have heard a lot about Ethipia but just the beginning of your video made me change my mind. Thank you for your honesty! I admire your Chinese btw.
I loveeeee Ethiopian Food 😍❤️
Great video and editing
I tried Ethiopian food with a friend in North Carolina, he's from Ethiopia so he knew the best authentic place to go, the food was very delicious.
The twig you put in coffee is called "Tena adam" which translates to 'the health of Adam'. Adam as in the first man according to Orthodox Christianity.
Thanks for explaining that!
high quality content
Your a great TH-camr and genuine person keep it up it’s hard seeing countries like that and taking what we have for granted
Wouldn't be surprised to see you hit one million subs in less than a year, quality videos mate.
An Ethiopian woman lived in my apartment complex in grad school and we had a commune feel going. She knew my roommate and I liked the spicy, so she made some Doro Wat for us. It was a delicious, fiery beef hell broth, with a rich paprika color and very beef front flavor. I hope you triend that while you were there, Andong. Those people don't have much, and like everywhere, the poor share what little they have with kind hearts. Another great video.
Ging mir genauso in Marokko wie du es um Minute 4 rum beschreibst :/
Ist echt schade weil die Leute können ja nicht mal was dafür, dass es so viel Armut gibt, aber was daraus entsteht ist halt meistens kein gutes "Touri-Erlebnis"
Btw. bin durch Sp4zie auf deinen Channel gestoßen und er hat vollkommen recht - was deine Videos an Production Value haben ist total krass angesichts der "nur" 12k Abos, wünsche dir alles erdenkliche Gute und Erfolg für den Channel!
I definetely can relate to the mugging and the ignoring Andong. I live in Brazil, and that is quite common here. If you do decide to come visit Brazil, keep your eyes peeled, stay alert, and if a situation seems sketchy, it probably is. Awesome content by the way, one of my favorite youtube cooking and travel channels!
I adore Ethiopian food - and I have to admit, I'm amazed that it appears basically the same as Ethiopian restaurants in the DC area (the majority of Ethiopian immigrants to the US are in DC).
Your reaction regarding the poverty in Ethiopia reminded me of my visit to Kingston, Jamaica in 1980. Part of that city was wealthy; part was people living in abject poverty. Most tourists don't go to the capital, so they never see it. I understand your reaction; I was 19, and I never forgot seeing people living like that. The cognitive dissonance is unbelievable.
There shouldn't be money pouring into a country in one area where people live a few miles away without 4 walls, water, bathrooms, almost no food, no access to health care- it's profoundly wrong.
And if you don't pour money in, how do they ever hope to have 4 walls, water, bathrooms, food, access to health care? And do you think it is different in the USA? Does the rich folks in the USA share their mansions with the poor? The only difference is the amount of money aka resources in Ethiopia and the USA. Not to mention that Ethiopia was plundered by the white man while the white man build today's USA with plunder.
The food in DC looks the same, but the taste doesn’t compare. The ingredients and possibly the altitude makes proper injera almost impossible. The spiced butter that infuses much of the cuisine seems rushed here. Whilst the poverty is saddening, the people have a spirit that’s defiantly upbeat and warm. I admire the content provider for his honest take and compassion. I would recommend if he does return to arrange an Ethiopian guide and if it’s at all possible wrangle a home cooked meal. That’s where I experienced the best meals in the six months I spent there. I also carried around a more conspicuous camera setup than a vlogger at the time. Things may have changed since my time there, but violent crime was much less than the three American cities I’ve lived in. Hope you have a chance to experience the VARIOUS cultures and peoples of one the oldest counties in the world. P.S. As a Caribbean native I recommend St. Lucia & Grenada. Lovely people and a better class of tourists 😜 than Jamaica
Sorry bro for struggling with some bad People or things and thanks for being humble and kind love seeing
Tnx for sharing this abuuty full vidio am from Ethiopia 🇪🇹❤
This part with the children shouting 'money, money' is true. I had such experience in Shashamane. The guys there were horrible, also the poverty is stark and the prostitution...had me shook! I love Ethiopia, I am African, so this is not biased 🌎🌏🌍
Well done, great job! Great editing and nice done videos. Love all videos I watched from you.
Wirklich sehr wertvoller Kontent hier ich gönn dir großen Erfolg....
Bei der Qualität dürfte es nicht mehr lang dauern
Schön dran blieben 👍
The quality of this video is great. Subscribed
Awesome, as always. Thank you.
I really like your approach to the video! I was just watching another video with a bunch of white torutist who visited Ethiopia and pulled the typical, “Oh look at me, I’m a white person taping the poorest region of the country to portray the painstakingly cringey stereotype of African countries without showing anything good.” On top of that, the torutist included a Shakria song that was catered to South African music in the intro. Like, can they at least learn about the culture before pulling some ignorant shit like that? I also think those torutist were missionaries. It makes absolutely NO sense to send missionaries to Ethiopia. Like, do they not know how Orthodox the entire nation is? If anything, they need to keep their missionary adventures in america where the majority is atheists. I appreciate that you didn’t feed off the bad part of Ethiopia for the sake of views or fulfilling the common stereotype. I also appreciate that you knew about the culture, like how Ethiopians are practically vegan due to the frequent fasting and how there arent any meat factories.. You are a proper traveler, one that travels to explore other cultures without any ulterior motive. It makes my blood boil when I see fake white torutist visiting African countries for the wrong reason. They’re in the wrong territory to be pulling any type of slick racism. But, people like you, people who have a clean heart and view the good in the bad, are rare and wonderful.
Thank you for your amazing travel videos and food recipes. Keep shining.
The leaf you dipped in the coffee is called “Rue” in English 👍
It is Tena Adam in Amharic
Living in New Delhi, and I suppose any city in India, the income gaps tend to be huge and there's a lot of poverty. You have people on the roads begging at red lights when the car stops and it's such a common occurrence that the best thing is just to avoid eye contact or actually give.
That leaf you put in the coffe is called Rue in amharic Tena adam it smells so good
I loooovvvee Ethiopian food and so does my kids, when I ask them do they want Ethiopian food they tell yaaaay yes
As an Ethiopian Canadian it's very interesting to watch your video. I like that you gave your raw truth and I really hope you enjoyed the rest of your time there. The country has a lot to offer and is rich in culture. I encourage you to continue learning and understanding the culture! One trip isn't enough!
Who cares about you r ethiopan Canadian...whenever written comments just give a comments with out mention that ethio Canada.
Hirut Mulugeta why does it matter to you what I identify as? The reason why I mention my background is to give context as to my perspective because I was born in Canada and my family is Ethiopian. I can understand what he is relating to in the video from both perspectives.
@Meklit Gebregiorgis which is what I encouraged him to do. Continue learning and understanding. That includes research and critical thinking.
I am ethiopian and the way he eats to me is very disrespectful but, we normally don't mind when it comes to foreigners. Happy you got to come to ethiopia
You’re gonna go viral
the herb is called RUE.we use it for the main spice called "Berbre" and also for coffee
Ethiopian food is the best! Such flavors. Even simple dishes taste exotic. Berbere spice is unmistakable. When you walk into the restaurant you are hit with it. Your mouth starts to water and all you can think is “bring it on”!
Ethiopia Ethiopia is not poor country just managed poorly and it has great history Ethiopia the human being birth place I don’t know why this country back warding also never colonized by whites peoples the victory of black nations Ethiopia will stretch out her hand to God psalm chapter 68 verse 36 . God bless Ethiopia
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@@aleqagebrahana1304 Our poverty is well known around the world but the poverty is mainly due to bad governance.
Yes, that’s why my friends walked through the desert to avoid getting slaughtered.
Thanks for respecting the people's dignity and being human enough to feel for the impoverished.
I’m getting ready to cook some food Our New Year was on Thursday I waited to celebrate on the weekend!! Tune up I’m posting main soon.. I love you my mama Ethiopia.. 🎆🎇
Great channel Andong.Made me real hungry
Great vids bruv, love from the Netherlands!
Bring an Ethiopian with you next time so you're less likely to get scammed
Yes, that’s clearly better. 😂
Watching you from Israel 🇮🇱
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Bestimmt interessant als Deutscher mal nach Afrika zu kommen. Ich war bisher nur in Marokko. Nach Äthiopien würde ich auch gerne reisen da ich eine Kaffee Genießerin bin :)
Dein Travel Video finde ich einfach perfekt. Informativ, unterhaltsam, ein toller Einblick auf Menschen und Essenskultur, und sehr schöne Aufnahmen (was hast du für ne Camera?)
Viele Grüße und mach weiter so! Ich reise und esse selber gerne und wenn ich das aus Zeit- und Geldgründen nicht machen kann, schaue ich mir Reise und Essensvideos auf youtube an, und du und deine Videos sind seit neustem auf meiner watchlist ^__^
@@mynameisandong Danke für den Tipp. Irgendwann die ganze Welt bereisen, das wär's. Ich habe schon etwas über das Kaffeebohnen rösten gelesen und möchte mir grüne Bio Bohnen bestellen (auch wenn es nicht viele Bestelloptionen gibt da kaum jmd selber röstet) und Zuhause selber rösten.
In meiner Stadt ist ein Jobausschreiben zum Kaffeeröster was mein Traum-Nebenjob wäre, aber da ich noch zuende studieren muss und schon Nebenjobs habe geht das nicht :D
Ich schreibe mir dein Camera Modell mal auf, denn wie gesagt die Aufnahmen sind sehr scharf und klar und natürlich auch von den Motiven her sehr schön. Werde das Video heute nochmal mit meinem Freund anschauen.
Viele Grüße und einen schönen und erfolgreichen Tag!
Fatima had such a lovely smile.
Here in Minnesota, we have a huge East African diaspora community, and are gifted with many wonderful restaurants. I'm glad you got to try this cuisine yourself, it's really a favorite here.
"Alles geil" indeed.
Sorry for the situation that you were in thank you for the positiveity and again sorry
Sehr Interessant ein Video über Essen aus einem Land wie Äthiopien zu sehen ,da ich mir da bisher nichts drunter vorstellen konnte und es sah super lecker aus. Und ich muss sagen du hast einfach eine super Video qualität was es sehr angenehm macht deine Videos zu schauen. Weiter so :^)
@@mynameisandong Da kann ich nur zustimmen. Man sollte ja schließlich auch immer erstmal etwas Probieren bevor man es gut oder schlecht findet und das bezieht sich sowohl auf Essen als auch auf die Kultur in der Menschen in anderen Ländern Leben sonst gibt es immer wieder unnötige vorurteile die einfach keiner braucht aber sowas muss ich dir gar nicht erzählen da du was sowas angehst sehr Positiv eingestellt bist denk ich mal und das sollte immer so sein find ich ,wobei wie du gesagt hast die schlechten seiten nicht komplett weggelassen werden können und auch nicht sollten. Selbst wir in Deutschland haben ja auch nicht die perfekten Lebensstandarts aber ich schweife ab auf jeden fall hast du recht. :)
What a beautiful video love the food 😍 keep up the good work please do try some Indian food yummy 😋
You are a breath of fresh air.
Am Ethiopian and you are great person it’s great country and a little different life and I like ur eating style
It can be like that in some parts of Mexico, dressing poorly and speaking the language helps. It’s heart breaking because you want to help but if you give anything to one kid you’re absolutely swarmed. There’s no great way to deal with it, it’s just sad and hard.
You really need more subscribers
The leaf you dunk in your coffee, is Rue (Tena 'Adam) means “health of Adam,”
Dein Content ist nach wie vor genial!
Habesha people ( mothers)are really generous ( look how big meal is in front of you)
No no no, the boys were out singing and dancing for Buhe not to mugg anyone. Once a year young mostly Shepard boys come to your house to sing for you and you give them coins. That's all.
Thank you!!!!
@@mynameisandong The tour guides might have been agitated because there were so many people around and it could have been difficult to pass by the boys. If you looked close almost all of them are young kids. With that being said, I believe some thug stole your wallet and thieves are everywhere in the world. Don't generalize the entire country according to that person.
one of the reasons you would no find meat in the market in "the season" is because during the holidays people usually buy live animal ( chicken, goat or lamb) to celebrate, it's not majoritively due to the lack of reliable cooling chain for the meat market.
Loved the video! Anyway imho you did the right thing to just mind your own business it’s not like you can help everyone
This looks really delicious! I’ve never had any sort of African food. Where’s that recipe for the Ethiopian pancake?
I'm an Ethiopian and I dont even know 😌its not that easy
Great Ethiopia 🇪🇹❤❤
Thanks for being honest and expressing what you felt regarding the poverty. I felt the same way when i went to India. One of the difficult things about developing countries is we have massive brain drain problem. All the smart, successful people leave to the West, which makes the western world prosperous and leaves the developing world with poor and uneducated people. Once they experience the pleasures of the western world very few help their homelands. It's tragic unfortunately. By the way the reason why the kids were asking you for money is because after the Timket holiday, called Buhe, the kids dress up sing songs to people who give them gifts in the form of money or treats, like Halloween in the West. They do that at my family's and every house on Timket and New Years. You went in the middle of a Holiday celebration so you experience a holiday tradition. Imagine how shocked i was when i came to America and i saw people dressed up in demonic outfits knocking on my door in the dark on Halloween! Thanks for the video and glad you enjoyed my country.
You are right my dear, it is the same in China too.
I much prefer your honest view on the country and that you don't just say "Oh, yeah, absolutely amazing" like any odd instagrammer would do. One can't enjoy every holiday, some also turn out badly, and I think it's best to be honest about this instead of making viewers believe that it's always fantastic.
I live in London by the way and we do have quite some Ethiopian restaurants here, there is particularly one at Kings Cross that serves exactly the type of meal you ate at the end of the video (although your portion is ridiculous, did you eat it all?!) - highly recommended!
I used to work with some Ethiopians and the food they brought to potlucks was unbelievably delicious. I love misr wat!
Ethiopian food, especially injera (made of teff which is superfood grain ,superfood) so healthy as well
Hey, I'd love to see a thai food video from you with a recipe of pad grapao gai/holy basil chicken. good content :)
Ich binge gerade deine Videos, zum Teil aus Neugierde zum internationalen Essen, zum Teil aus Fernweh. Ich hatte Situationen wie diese in Kenia und Israel. Es ist echt anstrengend und man muss seinen Weg damit finden. Kenia war mein erster Auslandsaufenthalt, damals hatte ich noch Bonbons dabei für die Kinder, schnell war mir aber klar, dass das keine kluge Idee war und die Tüte blieb letztlich bei einer befreundeten kenianischen Familie. Deren 18 jähriger Sohn auch mein Reisekissen erhielt der sonst kein Kissen hatte und nur auf Brettern schlief. Da ich selbst mit meinem Reisebudget haushalten musste und richtig genervt war von allen angeschrieen zu werden habe ich es auch bevorzugt bei der Famlie zu sein oder an einem ruhigen Strand zu gehen statt in stark bevölkerte Orte oder gar Städte, dies ging aber nur so gut auf Grund des Kontakt zu Locals, die mich oft auch aus unangenehmen Situationen gerettett haben. Fazit: Reise mit Locals.
Nice channel! Made it very flue To look. 👌
Haha. You should gotten a tour agent, because those boys were asking for money because they were celebrating Christ crucifixion on that day, and they go around ppl singing songs and they use their wooden stick to make a united rhythm.. as a return elders give them bread, candy or money but this only happens 1day out of the year; Almost like trick or treating. Sorry about getting mugged no explanation on that one.