Buhe in Ethiopia is celebrated with great pomp. The festival reminds one of an old custom. The main attraction of the Buhe Festival in Ethiopia is the songs of the small boys - Hoya Hoye. Bands of small boys wander from house to house, singing and jostling until they are given some money or fresh mulmul special bread prepared for the holiday). And the festival, which takes place during the rainy season, is one of the most anticipated holidays by young boys.

These are not special kids either; these are just average boys who fall into groups of five or six to celebrate the annual Buhe (Debre Tabor) holiday with a special door-to-door singing ritual. Similar to Christmas or Halloween celebration, in the West where kids go from door to door singing holiday songs and spreading the holiday vibe.

The Ethiopian Buhe is also one holiday where little boys bring…