[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Sidama people, an ethnic group residing in the southern part of Ethiopia, are recognized for their unique culture, language, and enduring historical resilience. Following years of advocacy and struggle, the Sidama achieved regional statehood in November 2019, becoming Ethiopia's 10th regional state. Traditionally, Sidama society operated under the concept of Wolapho, which denoted ritual purity and was instrumental in classifying the community within the Anga ideology. This system, implemented through