[1][2][3] The Adwa Victory Day is strongly associated with symbol of Pan-Africanism and aspiration to black people.

Some taxi and public transportation services choose not to operate on this day, and shops are normally open but most close earlier than usual.

The celebration takes place not only in Addis Ababa, but also other cities such as Bahir Dar, Debre Markos and Adwa itself.

[7] During the 2023 celebration, a clash erupted between security forces and the people involving the dispersion of tear gas.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed blamed "unspecified entities for things that gone wrong during Adwa Victory Celebration in Addis Ababa.