New Year’s Celebration at the Embassy of Ethiopia

– The Majesty of Addis Ababa

– The Royalty of Gandor (“The African Camelot”)

– The Mysteries of Lalibela

Why wait until December 31st, when – in Ethiopia – there are celebrating ENKUTATASH! This annual celebration is recognized as the true New Year, rejoicing in the time the Queen of Sheba returned to Ethiopia from her visit to King Soloman.

Tonight, you can join the ambassador and the diplomats as we travel to Ethiopia and partake in an authentic Ethiopian New Year Celebration – without ever getting on a plane !

Journey into the heart of Africa for this rare celebration as we revel on the soil of Ethiopia, the oldest independent nation in Africa.

This ancient land is a land of stunning natural beauty covering an area twice the size of Kenya, France, or Texas. This country offers a rich diversity of culture and geography that captivates any visitor. It contains a mosaic of people with over 80 different languages, reflecting over 100 cultures.

Featuring:

(1) ETHIOPIAN NEW YEAR’S BUFFET:

We will sample cuisine prepared by some of the finest Ethiopian restaurants, specially prepared for the embassy.

Includes:Doro wot, Tibs wot, Alicha wot, Cabbage, Collard green, Red lentils, Split pea, Potato and carrot, Salad, Injera

….PLUS AN AUTHENTIC ETHIOPIAN COFFEE CEREMONY!

(2) ETHIOPIAN OPEN BAR:

Experience and compare the exciting taste of Ethiopian (and regional) wines and beers.

(3) LIVE ETHIOPIAN DANCE PRESENTATION:

Tonight, we will be privy to enjoy the New Year’s music and dancing through a world-renowned Ethiopian dance presentation. Dressed in full authentic Ethiopian costumes we will be treated to a very unique performance of Ethiopian dance, along with a cultural explanation as to the each element’s origin, style, and meaning.

(4) DIPLOMATIC GREETING

Meet several Ethiopian Diplomats, including the new ambassador, and feel free to schmooze and network with the embassy’s diplomatic staff and their spouses, all of who will be invited to this special evening.

(5) ETHIOPIAN ART:

Throughout this embassy, we will be privy to a showing of special African artifacts and paintings unseen to most Americans’ eyes. Embassy staff will be on hand to personally discuss the art’s origins and meaning with you.

(6) LATE NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT DJ

The Gala Continues! Dance to popular Ethiopian and American CLassic and Top 40 hits as the celebrating continues and raises our spirits all the way through December 31st!

SUGGESTED ATTIRE

Semi Formal or Festive New Years Attire! No casual wear such as jeans, sneakers, shorts, flip flops or plain tee shirts.

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