Asian Air Safari launches season 12 with Ethiopian adventure
Guests enjoyed the ultimate Ethiopian cultural experience at the Asian Air Safari Season 12 Premiere last May 23 at Shang Cineplex.
Invited guests watch the Ethiopian cultural performers dance in between the program
The flying adventure travel show, together with Ethiopian Airlines, hosted an iconic coffee ceremony and a feast of the country’s authentic cuisine, which included the staple, injera. Cultural performers also flew all the way from Addis Ababa to showcase their iconic songs and dances.
Ethiopian Ambassador H.E. Shiferaw Jarso welcomed guests to the occasion
Capt. Joy lands in Lalibela onboard Ethiopian Airlines Q400
Two lucky winners of the Ethiopian Airline ticket giveaway with Ethiopian Airlines Country Manager Solomon Bekele and Asian Air Safari Host Capt. Joy Roa
“Ethiopian Airlines is nearing its second-year of operations in Manila. Our routes connecting the Philippines to Ethiopia are important avenues to bridge the gap between the two countries in terms of tourism, trade, cultural exchange, and economic partnerships. We are happy to share that we are looking forward to provide more exciting offerings for our clients in the Philippines this 2017,” says Ethiopian Airlines Country Manager Solomon Bekele.
The two-part screening featured two new Asian Air Safari episodes, A Cradle of Mankind and A Land of Diversity, with Pilot and TV presenter Capt. Joy exploring the country’s rich history, meeting its vibrant people, experiencing the unique culture, and discovering the diverse wildlife.
Ethiopia has over 80 different indigenous tribes, and meeting them is a very educational experience
The new season, “Tracing Our Routes, Unraveling A Diverse World,”celebrates how various nations and races are able to find a common ground despite their very distinct cultures and religious beliefs. It will feature unexplored destinations from Israel, Italy, Sweden, Australia, Japan, the Philippines and more.
Capt. Joy enoys a visit to the colorful Dorze tribe in the Great Rift Valley
Asian Air Safari is the only aviation-themed travel show in Asia. Hosted by real-life pilot Capt. Joy Roa, the show has been to over 250 cities in more than 65 countries to discover the world’s most fascinating places and cultures, meet with friends old and new, and to share experiences that make life meaningful.
Asian Air Safari Season 12 begins June 11, 2017, Sunday at 8:30 p.m. on the ABS-CBN News Channel, with replays every Saturday at 2 p.m.
*This is a press release
