Description

Lake Arsedi

It is the oldest lake and nearest to the center and its name is derived from a name of person which called Harsadi from the liban ethnic group. On this lake, irecha ceremony is conducted once a year.

The Oromo cultural ceremony irrecha/ thanks giving ceremony / conducted once a year a million of local & foreign visitors participate in and it is an opportunity for a colorful ceremony. On top of this cultural event becomes one of the greatest attraction sites for tourists. Since many of the citizens and foreigners observe and exercise the hospitality of the community questions are raised to the UNESCO for registration of this ceremony. In addition to this one can obseve the following very easily.

• • It is the largest of the others lake around Bishoftu and there were 37 bird of species
  • It is 2 km far distance from the center of the city and more easy accessible by transportation
  • Scenic beauty, Water sports, Watching birds / different species, Fishing ( tilapia fish)