Habesha Food
This soft, sour flatbread is the base of nearly every Ethiopian and Eritrean meal
What is injera?
“Hello” in both Amharic and Tigrinya
What is "Selam"?
This drink made from roasted beans, is a staple in Habesha households
What is buna?
This Ethiopian artist is known for the song “Lambadina.”
Who is Teddy Afro?
This Orthodox holiday involves all-night church services and celebrates the birth of Christ.
What is Genna?
Traditional baked bread often served during tea time
What is Ambasha/Himbasha?
This word means “Thank you” in Tigrinya
What is “Yekenyeley?”
This traditional dance uses rapid shoulder movements and is popular at weddings
What is eskista/shim shim?
This Eritrean-American rapper was known as a community activist before his passing in 2019
Who is Nipsey Hussle?
This Eritrean national holiday is celebrated on May 24th
What is Eritrean Independence Day?
This popular stew is made with chickpea flour and often served during fasting
What is shiro?
This Amharic phrase is used when wishing someone good health or greeting them formally
What is “Tena yistilign?”
This item, shaped like a basket, is used to serve injera
What is a mesob?
This traditional drum is played during religious ceremonies and cultural dances in both Ethiopia and Eritrea
What is a kebero?
This holiday celebrates the finding of the True Cross and is symbolized by large bonfires
What is Meskel?
This fermented honey wine is served during holidays and weddings
What is Tej/Mes?
This ancient language is the root of both Amharic and Tigrinya and has its own unique script
What is Ge'ez?
This luxurious, robe-like garment is traditionally worn by Habesha royalty and during special ceremonies
What is kaba?
This instrument, shaped like a bowl with a long neck, is used in traditional music
What is a krar?
This celebration marks the New Year, falling in September.
What is Enkutatash?
This crunchy snack is made from roasted barley or other grains and sometimes peanuts
What is kolo?
This Semitic script includes over 200 characters, each representing a syllable
What is Fidel?
The holiday of breaking fast in the middle of the night after 2 months and being able to eat meat again.
What is Fasika?
This ancient string instrument, used for religious chanting, is sometimes called “the harp of David.”
What is a begena?
This January holiday involves a large water celebration and commemorates Jesus’s baptism
What is Timket?