In Eritrea’s markets and workshops, artistry emerges in objects both intricate and practical—woven shawls, carved wooden boxes, pottery etched with local motifs, and silver jewelry that carries the weight of centuries. These handicrafts...
On a table spread with woven baskets and clay dishes, Eritrea’s cuisine tells a story that is both intimate and expansive. Each meal carries echoes of the country’s diverse ethnic groups, its Red...
Stretching for more than a thousand kilometers, Eritrea’s Red Sea coastline is a landscape of striking contrasts—where coral reefs glimmer beneath turquoise waters and centuries-old port towns rise from the shore in sun-bleached stone. Both culturally layered and naturally rich, the coastline has long been a crossroads of trade, migration, and tradition, though today it remains one of the least-explored stretches of the Red Sea.
The journey often begins inland, in Asmara, the capital. The city is celebrated for its art deco architecture, built during the Italian colonial period, and for the rhythm of its daily life—markets alive with color, cafés serving strong macchiatos, and street corners filled with the...
In Eritrea, coffee is less a beverage than a ritual, a practice woven into daily life and communal identity. From urban neighborhoods in Asmara to rural villages on the plateau, the slow unfolding of...
In Eritrea, coffee is less a beverage than a ritual, a practice woven into daily life and communal identity. From urban neighborhoods in Asmara to rural villages on the plateau, the slow unfolding of a coffee ceremony represents one of the nation’s most enduring traditions.
The ritual begins with the beans themselves, unroasted and pale, poured into a pan and set atop open flames. As the heat rises, the air...
Across Eritrea, festivals illuminate the nation’s rich cultural heritage, revealing a mosaic of traditions rooted in centuries of history. These celebrations, scattered throughout the calendar, offer a window into the customs, music, dance,...
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