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For an intimate and traditional home experience I can cook in your home and serve a selection of Ethiopian delights to wow your guests and stimulate their taste buds!
Hi, I’m Hanna Dawit
As an Ethiopian, born in the village of Welkite I grew up around all of the usual Ethiopian traditions.
My family had the neighbours around almost daily for the coffee ceremony, and we would dress in traditional clothing for many events throughout our calendar. Injera and the vast array of sauces was our primary cuisine.
I am extremely proud of my heritage and was made even prouder when I recently went to the Ethiopian Museum in Addis Ababa which made me realise how far my country has come. Since as long as I can remember I have wanted to share my countries traditions with the wider audience, as I fear my country is viewed as a place of starvation and poverty, whereas the truth is, we are rich in culture and tradition with a positive attitude in all that we endeavour to do.
It is a sign of respect and friendship to be invited to a coffee ceremony
Traditional Coffee Ceremony
The coffee ceremony is considered to be the most important social occasion in many villages and it is a sign of respect and friendship to be invited to a coffee ceremony. I pride myself in bringing that Ethiopian Tradition to your home or venue.
My Ethiopian Coffee ceremony is a beautiful experience you can share with your friends as a private occasion or a public event. For a more intimate celebration or entertainment at home, I can deliver the full traditional Ethiopian coffee experience with full attire whilst I grind and hand roast the coffee beans to release the aromas into your home. Served with traditional popcorn, this truly is a unique and authentic experience. You can also combine my traditional coffee experience with my Ethiopian catering experience for a afternoon or evening’s entertainment your guests will love.
Handmade using a loom and most of the time they are 100% cotton/Saba silk, named after the queen of Ethiopia (Sheba)
Traditional Ethiopian Clothing
In Ethiopia all traditional clothes are handmade using a loom and most of the time they are 100% cotton/Saba silk, named after the queen of Ethiopia (Sheba).
Ethiopian women traditionally wear white dresses but they do come in a vast array of bright colours. Very popular are scarfs and handbag matching sets, which can set off any outfit. The women’s dresses are very often made with cross symbols on, as Ethiopia is christian country.
As a home or event experience, you and your friends can try on various types of traditional clothing. Should you like to own any, they are available on a custom order basis.