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Ethiopians in Washington DC strive to preserve ancient language

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In the U.S. capital of Washington DC, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in traditional white shawls called the "netela" are chanting in the ancient liturgical language of one of the oldest branches of Christianity. They are part of a church that hopes to keep the traditions and the language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church alive.

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