Bena Tsemay

In the presence of the elders, a symbolic act called "Koogoo" is performed, which involves taking out wood from a fire.

Goodel then takes out fire from the Koogoo wood, roasts and eats the corn and sorghum stalks brought by the people.

Additionally, the blooming of the Gaalli plant in the land of Bane signifies the arrival of the Maro festival.

The blooming of Gaalli indicates hope and prosperity for the Bane people, and it serves as a way to recognize the beginning of Maro festival.

The Bane calendar marks the beginning of the New Age in December, with the rising and setting of the moon serving as a reference point.

Therefore, December 15th is chosen as the day to celebrate the Bane Maro's 'Bane Nation's Era Change (New Year) Festival.'

I hope this information helps everyone to understand and add the missed core values, procedure, and activities associated with the Maro Bane Nation's Era Change (New Year) Festival.written by Daniel Soytar Shashego Based on the 2007 Census conducted by the CSA, this woreda has a total population of 52,968, of whom 26,778 are men and 26,190 women; 2,154 or 4.07% of its population are urban dwellers.