Tiruneh Rebuma
A dedicated researcher, museum professional and Curator, and academic with a strong commitment to cultural preservation, education, and community engagement. He graduated from Addis Ababa University in 2019 and has since contributed significantly to the advancement of Oromo heritage and museum development in Ethiopia.
He has done his M. A thesis on sociocultural Significance of Irreecha, and other many issues like The role of museum collaboration, Museum and heritage development in Oromia of Ethiopia.
I have so many work experience on culture and heritages development,
I am a senior expert at Oromo Cultural center. And currently serves as the Museum Director at the Oromo Cultural Center, where he leads museum operations, oversees heritage conservation activities, and promotes collaborative cultural initiatives. In addition to his leadership role, he also works as a course instructor at Addis Ababa University and different private University, nurturing the next generation of culture and human professionals.
Known for own strong teamwork skills, professional efficiency, and cooperative attitude, Tiruneh is recognized as a smart, disciplined, and collaborative worker who consistently strives for excellence in both academic and professional settings.
Supervisors: Tadese Berisso (professor)
He has done his M. A thesis on sociocultural Significance of Irreecha, and other many issues like The role of museum collaboration, Museum and heritage development in Oromia of Ethiopia.
I have so many work experience on culture and heritages development,
I am a senior expert at Oromo Cultural center. And currently serves as the Museum Director at the Oromo Cultural Center, where he leads museum operations, oversees heritage conservation activities, and promotes collaborative cultural initiatives. In addition to his leadership role, he also works as a course instructor at Addis Ababa University and different private University, nurturing the next generation of culture and human professionals.
Known for own strong teamwork skills, professional efficiency, and cooperative attitude, Tiruneh is recognized as a smart, disciplined, and collaborative worker who consistently strives for excellence in both academic and professional settings.
Supervisors: Tadese Berisso (professor)
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The main aim of this thesis is to study the socio-cultural significance of irreechaa ritual among
the Oromo and to make a particular investigation on Malkaa Ateetee ritual ceremony. The study
was undertaken by descriptively analyzing socio-cultural values among the Oromo of Finfinnee
Surrounding Oromia special zone of Burayyuu Town and Surrounding.
The study identified that there are gaps in the level of understanding the cultural significance of
irreechaa ritual among the Oromo society and other ethnic groups.
A qualitative methodological approach is employed in eliciting information from different
sources. In eliciting the necessary data, the study basically relied on primary sources comprising
of officials and functionaries of the local administrations, community elders, women, youths, and
participants in focus group discussions. With regard to collecting the primary data, interview:
semi-structured interview, observation and focus group discussion were used.
The secondary data was reinforced by conducting detailed review and analysis of literatures that
also helped in formulating the theoretical frame work. According to the analyses and findings of
this study, the irreechaa ritual is celebrated colorfully every year at the beginning of birraa
(spring), new season after the dark and rainy summer season at Malkaa Ateetee, Buraayyuu in
which most Oromo participate.
The study reveals that, purposely Ateetee and Irreechaa have interconnected and relationship in
the Oromo of the study area. It has promoted and enhanced understanding and unity among the
Oromo. It has helped to build their common values and shared visions, and consolidated peace
(Nageenya Oromo), tolerance and resilience as cultural contribution of the ritual and also there
is
a shortage of space where the festival takes place at the study area. Thus, a researcher
provides a possible recommendation for the gaps and applies some anthropological theories to
show
the
cultural
significance
of
irreechaa
ritual
The main aim of this thesis is to study the socio-cultural significance of irreechaa ritual among the Oromo and to make a particular investigation on Malkaa Ateetee ritual ceremony. The study was undertaken by descriptively analyzing socio-cultural values among the Oromo of Finfinnee Surrounding Oromia special zone of Burayyuu Town and Surrounding. The study identified that there are gaps in the level of understanding the cultural significance of irreechaa ritual among the Oromo society and other ethnic groups. A qualitative methodological approach is employed in eliciting information from different sources. In eliciting the necessary data, the study basically relied on primary sources comprising of officials and functionaries of the local administrations, community elders, women, youths, and participants in focus group discussions. With regard to collecting the primary data, interview: semi-structured interview, observation and focus group discussion were used. The secondary data was reinforced by conducting detailed review and analysis of literatures that also helped in formulating the theoretical frame work. According to the analyses and findings of this study, the irreechaa ritual is celebrated colorfully every year at the beginning of birraa (spring), new season after the dark and rainy summer season at Malkaa Ateetee, Buraayyuu in which most Oromo participate. The study reveals that, purposely Ateetee and Irreechaa have interconnected and relationship in the Oromo of the study area. It has promoted and enhanced understanding and unity among the Oromo. It has helped to build their common values and shared visions, and consolidated peace (Nageenya Oromo), tolerance and resilience as cultural contribution of the ritual and also there is a shortage of space where the festival takes place at the study area. Thus, a researcher provides a possible recommendation for the gaps and applies some anthropological theories to show the cultural significance of irreechaa ritual.