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Eritrean Community Center
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About Eritrea
Nestled in Eastern Africa, Eritrea is a gem of diverse cultures and rich history. With its stunning Red Sea coastline and the captivating Dahlak Archipelago.
Eritrea
Eritrea is an ancient name, the term “Eritrea” derives from the Greek term Sinus Erythraeus, which can be translated in English as Red Sea. Eritrea is country of the horn of Africa, located on the Red Sea
Independence
| 1557 | The Ottoman empire made Eritrea one of its colonies and colonised it for 300 years. |
| 1865 | The Egyptian Khedevites took over Eritrea from the Turks |
| 1882-1941 | Italians colonized Eritrea |
| 1941-1952 | The British rule over Eritrea |
| 1952-1962 | The UN forced Eritrea federation with Ethiopia by the Resolution 390-A(V) |
| 15-09-1953 | Eritrean Constitution during the federation was drafted. |
| 01-09-1961 | Starting of the Eritrean armed straggle for Independence. |
| 14-11-1962 | Emperor Hailesellasies of Ethiopia has forcibly dissolved the Eritrean Assembly and illegally annexed Eritrea as its province |
| 24-05-1991 | Ethiopian armed forces were forced out of the country and Asmara was liberated. |
| 22-04-1993 to 23-04-1993 | Finally the Eritrean people had the chance to determine his own future through a UN referendum (99.908% voted for independence). |
Asmara
The capital city, Asmara, is a testament to our architectural heritage, cosmopolitan charm and is famous for its Italian style structures
Eritrean People
Eritrea’s population consists of nine ethnic groups. Namely, Tigrinya, Tigre, Saho, Kunama, Nara, Afar, Hidareb, Bilen and Rashaida, each of which has its own language.
Tigrinya
Tigrinya primarily spoken in Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. With over 6.9 million speakers worldwide, Tigrinya is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of its people. Experience the unique blend of ancient influences and modern usage that makes Tigrinya a fascinating study for language enthusiasts
Bun Ceremony
The term “bun” is a word for coffee⁴. The ceremony is a time for socialization and is typically held in the company of family and close friends. The coffee is brewed in three rounds: the first round is called “awel”, the second “kale’i”, and the third “baraka”, which means ‘to be blessed’.
“Newih guzo bhade sgumti’yu zgmr”
Tigrinya proverb that translates to
“A long journey starts with the first step“