The Horn of Africa is a large area with many diverse tribes and cultures. The area has had problems with war and drought. So they have a diaspora, including to Portland. A friend of mine grew up in India, an even vaster geography. So I asked them, how do you judge good Indian food? The answer is, if it is like my mother's. Likewise "Ethiopian food" in Portland is a mix of Horn of Africa sub-regions and family traditions.
Ethiopia and the region have a long well documented history worth a read. Colleagues worked on modern day Ethiopian elections. There are many peoples and many languages to be comprehended by the ballot process. The Tigray are a people and there has been a recent civil war with them.
There are international Tigray societies, and they do events, and art shows. It's not art school art, usually what we like. There is a Tigray Community of Oregon. They have an art show at L'Atelier Yaffe, and a big party with music, Wa'Ela Tigray, this weekend.
Today L'Atelier Yaffe hosts a brunch for the Tigray Art Collective amidst the art. It is also excellent to see Lagos PDX opening for music, food, and socializing. Red Sea 2.0 upscaled.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-over-brunch-film-screening-artist-talk-tickets-1381228554789
Tigray art show brunch reception, at
https://www.atelieryaffe.com/ 111 NE MLK BLVD, Suite 104. Noon $20, reservations required
