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Most Habesha (the name of a particular group of peoples of the Ethiopian and Eritrean highlands) have a highly elaborated discourse about their centrality to global history. As it turns out, they are right.
- Christina Daumer
City Habesha Society aims to connect people from all backgrounds who are interested in Ethiopian and Eritrean culture. We seek to help members explore Habesha's culturally and linguistically diverse heritage and promote awareness of issues relating to the countries.
- The Tribes of Lower Omo Valley
- Lalibela’s Rock-Hewn Churches
- The Queen of Sheba and The Ark
- The ‘National’ Food
- Cultured Caffeine: The Coffee Ceremony
- The Tolkien-esque Gondar
- Hiking in The Simien Mountains
- Addis Ababa: Vibrant Yet Laid Back Capital
- If You Have Few More Weeks…
In the extreme south of the country, the Lower Omo is home to a magnificent mind-boggle of cultural diversity. Eight tribes as aesthetically disparate from each other as they are the rest of the world call this part of the Great Rift Valley home. The entire area is a World Heritage site, thanks to fascinating cultural quirks such as the famous Murs...
High in the mountains, 650 kilometres north of the capital Addis Ababa, is a small town which is home to one of the world’s most amazing religious sites: the rock-hewn Orthodox churches of Lalibela. The thirteenth-century monoliths, interconnected by passages, collectively form what is referred to as ‘New Jerusalem’. Each of the 11 churches is said...
The rural town of Aksum (Axum) also punches well above its size in terms of religious curiosities, making a couple of seriously hefty claims to fame. The town is said to have been the Queen of Sheba’s stomping ground (you can even visit the ruins of her palace). And, according to clergy, the original Ark of the Covenant (yes, the one that Moses is ...
Ethiopian food (known as national food) is a flavoured-filled and delightfully sensory experience, but there are two very large caveats. Number one: you must be comfortable eating with your hands, as the communal saucy dishes are required to be mopped up with the ‘injera’ pancake. Number two: you have to like the taste and texture of the slightly b...
If you think we worship coffee in Australia, we ain’t a patch on Ethiopia, which devotes an entire intricate ceremony to its preparation and consumption. The methodical procedure is supposed to take place three times a day (morning, noon and night), but in reality will be extended to visitors at other times of the day. You will drink plenty of the ...
If you grew up with Live Aid famine images of a dry, dusty Ethiopia as your reference, then the verdant green Gondar will blow your mind. The town famously gets compared to the mythical Camelot, but the regal architecture of the former capital of the Ethiopian empire set in the misty mountain-scape makes it feel like it’s from a Tolkien story. The ...
Another surprise to many visitors is not that Ethiopia has mountains, but that it has big mountains, peaking at 4,500 metres. A trek through the Simien Mountains will take you through highland villages, with plenty of wildlife-spotting along the way. You’ll share the trail with gelada baboons, ibexes (huge large-horned mountain goats) and, if you’r...
Unlike a few African cities we could mention, Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa is well worth visiting for a couple of days, offering a sprawling snapshot of the country’s paradoxes and people. While Ethiopia was one of the only African countries not to be colonised, evidence of Italian occupation in the capital is obvious, especially in the Piazza, where you...
Ethiopia may very well be the best bang for buck in terms of an African adventure and the above-mentioned are only the beginning. If you have a week or two to spare, pencil in Hyena-feeding in Harar, exploring more rock-hewn churches in Tigray, a mini safari in Arba Minch, and a visit to the gritty African home of Rastafarianism, Shashemane. Ethiop...
The Habesh Eyalet province under Ottoman rule comprised of not only the modern day Eritrean port cities of Hergigo (Arkiko) and Massawa, but also Saudi Arabia's city of Jeddah, the Sudan's Suwakin, and Yemen's Aden.
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Sep 2, 2023 · The term “Habesha” holds a significant place within the cultural tapestry of East Africa, specifically in countries like Ethiopia and Eritrea. Beyond being a mere label, “Habesha” represents a deep-rooted identity, cultural heritage, and a sense of belonging that has transcended generations.
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