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Eskista (Amharic: እስክስታ) is a traditional Amhara cultural dance originated by the Amhara ethnic group [1] in Ethiopia. Due to the widespread influence of the Amhara people, the dance is performed in almost every corner of the country and has gone viral internationally, becoming a global trend celebrated by diverse audiences.
Fendika musicians at PhilaMOCA in 2018. Fendika often leads workshops in traditional Ethiopian music and dance. [2] The group also supports a school for migrant children which aims to prevent youth homelessness and child labor by providing cultural education for these children and their families. [4]
Tamirat Gebre Lenga (Ge'ez: ታምራት ገብሬ ሌንጋ; born October 7, 1993), known professionally as Sancho Gebre, is an Ethiopian singer, choreographer and dancer. As a dancer, he robed a reputation after involving in and winning a dance competition in Ethiopian Idol , and as a singer, he became notable after his singles in 2016 and 2017.
Dege Feder (Hebrew: דגה פדר; born 1978) is an Ethiopian-born multi-disciplinary artist, singer, painter, and dancer. She is based in Israel. She is the choreographer and manager of the Beta dance company, a musician and visual artist. Feder uniquely combines the motifs of traditional Ethiopian dance with modern and Israeli dance. [1]
The Ethiopian New Year has a rich cultural history dating back to the days of Queen Sheba. In fact, the holiday's name is derived from a story about Queen Sheba's return to Ethiopia after a visit ...
The culture of Ethiopia is diverse and generally structured along ethnolinguistic lines. The country's Afro-Asiatic-speaking majority adhere to an amalgamation of traditions that were developed independently and through interaction with neighboring and far away civilizations, including other parts of Northeast Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India, and Italy.
The best dancer is typically appointed as the leader of the group and/or the best singer. Eskista dance brings the dancer into a role as a storyteller, who then expresses with his or her body the cultural traditions and life of the community. The dance, as well as the music and singing, serve as symbolic messages of Ethiopian society as a whole ...
President Xi Jinping held a rare meeting on Monday with some of the biggest names in China's technology sector, such as Alibaba founder Jack Ma, urging them to "show their talent" and be confident ...