ERITREAN AND ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITIES COFFEE CEREMONY
Saturday 10th Aug 10-11 am
Pilgrim Uniting Church (walkway) 34 Paterson Street Launceston
Open to all, but as there is limited seating please book:
https://launcestontickets.com.au/event/9737
Event Type:
The coffee ceremony is an integral part of social and cultural life. An invitation to attend a coffee ceremony is considered a mark of friendship or respect and is an example of hospitality.
Event Description:
Coffee is served with sugar, but in the country side some people use salt. Milk is not usually put in the coffee. Coffee can be served along with popcorn or peanuts. Popcorn being the popular one. In some households the coffee ceremony is conducted three times a day. One during breakfast time, one at lunch, and one at dinner. The coffee ceremony allows people to catch up on current events as well as spend time with their friends and families. If you are invited to the coffee it is impolite to leave before finishing three rounds. The first round is called “Awol”, the second round is called “kalai”, and the third round is called “Bereka”
Venue: Pilgrim Uniting Church 34 Paterson Street Launceston (walkway)
Contact: John Ali john.ali@mrcltn.org.au, phone 6332 2211
Date: Saturday, 10 August, from 10 to 11 am
Wheelchair access: Yes
Cost: Gold coin donation is appreciated thank you
Migrant Resource Centre (Northern Tasmania) Inc
mrcltn.org.au
