The Ethiopian Night

The Ethiopian Night

The event organized at the Atwood Ballroom is a rare occasion that has always marked the interaction forum for the Ethiopian students. The fantastic Saturday event was graced with a cultural atmosphere where the African dress code displayed the ethnic connection where the introduction of the diverse student population marked the colorful introduction ceremony. The event began by 7pm in the night.

The African tango dance was a great way to introduce the Ethiopian talent considering the historic achievements of a country that has had a farming background. The celebration forms the basis to mark the struggles of a rare population of hailing from the highlands and great plateaus. This is a centered event where the main attendance comprised of the Ethiopian students. Other students from the other ethnic groups would not find a place in the Ethiopian night due to the spoken Amharic language during the event.

The incorporated musical performance from the Amharic groups was a sensational occurrence that spiked the day through the marvelous display of martial arts. The special performance of the women bad was an electrifying session as this reminded me of a personal experience celebrating the victory ceremony while growing up in the plateaus.

The shock on the performance from only Ethiopian students was unexpected because a tinge of racism was prevailing through the dark night. Ethiopians are known for the live performance and identification with people from the same tribe. The racism was evident in at the dinner tables where the students sat in groups with acquaintances mainly from the same tribe and also similar regions back in Ethiopia. The climax of the night was met by the great meal and cocktail from an African collection that ended the night by 4am in the morning.

Work cited

Eisen, Arri, and Gary Laderman. Science, Religion, and Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture, and Controversy. Armonk, N.Y: M.E. Sharpe, 2007. Internet resource.