Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox followers gathered in Addis Ababa to celebrate Epiphany, also called Timket, a religious festival commemorating Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River. | Reuters

Although Timkat/Epiphany is celebrated throughout Ethiopia, the celebration in Gondar is a classic. A very colorful annual event in the city of Gondar (the capital city of Ethiopia from the early 17th to mid-19th century), a city known as the Camelot of Africa. It is usually the choice of many travelers coming from within the country and from abroad to celebrate the annual festival of the Epiphany. Located in northwestern Ethiopia, Gondar is also known for its age-old castles, some dated back to