Habesha peoples (Ge'ez: ሐበሠተ; Amharic: ሐበሻ; Tigrinya: ሓበሻ; commonly used exonym: Abyssinians) is an ethnic or pan-ethnic identifier that has historically been applied to Semitic-speaking, …

Dec 24, 2025 · Explore the Habesha people in Ethiopia: their culture, language, food, clothing, festivals, and must-visit spots like Lalibela and Asmara.

Habesha ... The Habesha peoples, also known as " Abyssinians ", is the name given to three distinct ethnic groups and some minor ones inhabiting the Horn of Africa.

The HABESHA Project is an exploration of shared histories between Eritrea and Ethiopia — stories of migration, memory, identity, and belonging. Through portraits, essays, and archival material, the …

The designation “Habesha” commonly pertains to individuals of Ethiopian and Eritrean heritage, especially those who communicate in languages including Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, Tigre, Harari, …

Who exactly are the Habesha people? In this video, we uncover the ancient roots and evolving meaning of the Habesha identity — a cultural legacy shared by many in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and the...

The Habesha people have a rich heritage of music and dance, using drums and stringed instruments tuned to a pentatonic scale. Arts and crafts and secular music are performed mostly by artisans, who …

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Habesha peoples are a community and supra-ethnic identifier among Eritreans, Ethiopians, and their descendants in the diaspora. The term is used in different ways. Habesha has historically been used …

Discover the cultural heritage and diaspora stories of Habesha communities through exhibits, narratives, and visual art in this comprehensive site.