Timket is a religious festival celebrated with much zeal in Addis Ababa, Gondar, and Lalibela in Ethiopia. The festival is the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of Epiphany and venerates Christ's baptism in the River Jordan. Although the festival is observed by orthodox Christians all over the world, in Ethiopia it takes on a special significance as it is the most colorful event of the year in the country. The most relevant symbol of the festival is colorful embroidered umbrellas that protect the sacred Tabot and the priests carrying it.