It is an Ethiopian holy festival that re - celebrates the baptism of Jesus . Historical bath is filled with holy water for the festival , people jump in . When the priests are done , the mood turns jubilant , and the spectators rush to jump into the pool . ` Thousands of people flock to Gondar for the event . Priests carry parts of the Ark of the Covenant .
It is an Ethiopian holy festival that re - celebrates the baptism of Jesus . Historical bath is filled with holy water for the festival , people jump in . Thousands of people flock to Gondar for the event . Priests carry parts of the Ark of the Covenant .