https://web.archive.org/web/20110514133745/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-09/11/content_3476228.htm
"As much of the world commemorated the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Ethiopians spent a peaceful Enkutatash, or New Year's feast day, with their traditional style of singing, dancing and clothing.
Official statements made no direct mention of the attacks on New York and the Pentagon, meanwhile celebrations were more colorful than usual in the Horn of Africa nation."
"He added the New Year's Eve was particularly peaceful in the Sheraton Addis hotel, where thousands of people spent the unforgettable night celebrations without any security problem.
The Sheraton Addis hotel, the first 7-star Luxury Collection hotel in Africa, celebrated the Ethiopian New Year's Eve on Saturday with a thrilling open-air concert, breathtaking light shows champagne and dazzling fireworks at midnight.
The luxury hotel entertained more than 3,000 well-dressed guests, many of whom from North America, Europe, and the Middle East, buying tickets for 1,150 birr (133 US dollars) per person.
Wyclef Jean, the celebrated American Hip hop singer, was performing at the Ethiopian New Year in Sheraton Addis with other Ethiopian singers, such as Mohamed Ahmed, Johnny Raga and Wondimu Jira."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGhCS564VS4