Eritrea

Rising Eritrean Artists Redefine a Cultural Landscape

In Asmara’s modest galleries and in digital spaces that extend far beyond the Horn of Africa, a new generation of Eritrean artists is reshaping the country’s cultural narrative. Their work, a dialogue between...

Traditional Dance as the Pulse of Eritrean Culture

In Eritrea, the rhythm of traditional dance resonates far beyond performance halls and village squares. It is an enduring expression of cultural identity, a medium through which history, community, and collective memory converge....

Eritrea’s Culinary Traditions: A Story Told Through Food

Culinary
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 Sea coastline, and the neighboring cultures that have shaped its traditions over centuries. The result is a distinctive culinary identity—layered with history, yet alive in the daily rituals of communal dining. At the center of almost every meal is injera, the spongy, slightly tangy flatbread made from teff, a resilient grain native to the Horn of Africa. Its broad surface doubles as both plate and utensil, serving as the foundation for stews and salads. Tearing pieces of...

Rising Eritrean Artists Redefine a Cultural Landscape

In Asmara’s modest galleries and in digital spaces that extend far beyond the Horn of Africa, a new generation of Eritrean artists is reshaping...

Eritrean Handicrafts: Artisans Preserving Tradition Through Craft

Culture
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 are...

Eritrea’s Red Sea Coastline: Where History Meets Untouched Beauty

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,...

Asmara’s Historic Landmarks Illuminate Eritrea’s Past

Perched high on the central plateau, the Eritrean capital of Asmara carries the quiet grandeur of a city shaped by layers of history. Its tree-lined boulevards, open piazzas, and unexpected blend of European...

Injera and Spicy Stews Anchor Eritrea’s Culinary Traditions

In Eritrea, food is rarely just sustenance. It is a marker of heritage, a reflection of history, and a...