Hundreds of people have gathered in Birmingham to celebrate Timkat, the Ethiopian Epiphany. The colourful festival takes place on 19 January but festivities start on the evening before.

Ethiopian Diaspora Service Director General ... noted the surge in diaspora visits during holidays like Christmas and Epiphany, which strengthens trade, investment, and collaboration.

Ethiopian Orthodox Christian priests light on incense in Fasilides Bath during the celebration of Timkat, the Ethiopian Epiphany, in the city of Gondar. Source: Getty ...