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For the German retail chain, see Tchibo

A chibo (or chebo) is a torch used in the Ethiopian Orthodox ceremonies of Buhe,[1] Meskel, and Enkutatash (the Ethiopian New Year). Chibo is Amharic for "bundle of sticks tied together."

References

  1. ^ "The Transfiguration of Jesus" (PDF). Ethiopianorthodox.org (PDF). Retrieved 17 August 2014.