Ashandye/ Ashenda, one of the great festivals which are unique for Tigray, Lasta Lalibela. It is known by Ashenda throughout Tigray, “Shadey” in Wag Hemra and by “Solel” in Raya Kobo.
It is an event most yearned by girls. Young girls dressed in beautiful traditional outfits and in small groups, go from house to house singing and dancing. These lovely girls putting on their best apparel and personality celebrate the occasion continuously for three days.