Ethiopian Community of Michigan

Leaders and Members of the Ethiopian Community of Michigan were invited to the "Ethiopia at the Crossroads" gathered at TMA.

An Ethiopian exhibit and panel discussion by HIH Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie and Dr. Alula Pankhurst on Ethiopian art, cultural heritage, and repatriation efforts also took place.

The community celebrates the return of a 19th-century ornamented Ethiopian shield seized by British Troops following the Battle of Magdala.

The shield was on display at TMA. The Magdala Shield will make its final journey home in November and will be housed in the National Museum of Ethiopia, where it will be on display for the Ethiopian people and visitors from around the world.

Ethiopian Community of Michigan New Year event at Gurshas Ethiopian !

Come by for great food and a wonderful time!

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🌍Incredible Food Vendors at AGOA Festival! 🍽️

We're excited to introduce our diverse lineup of food vendors who will tantalize your taste buds with flavors from 🍲 African Delights and more.

The Jamaican Way
Tatse & Alobosa Bar
Uptown Church
Eritrea Cultural Community
Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation Cafe
Ethiopian Community of Michigan
Jacque's Catering
Kona Ice
Pac Brazilian Pizzeria
Tacos la familia G.O
Desi's Tropical Sno Shack
TITÙN Cocktails

🎉 Join Us for a Feast of Cultures: Whether you're craving something familiar or eager to try something new, our food vendors have got you covered. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the delicious offerings that make our festival a truly global celebration!

Come hungry and leave happy! We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you everyone for joining us for our July 20th picnic. It was great to gather all Ethiopians from Michigan in unison and have fellowship! The laughter, delicious food, and vibrant conversations made it a truly unforgettable day. Looking forward to many more gatherings like this! 🌞🥳

የኢትዮጵያ ቀን 💚💛❤️Ethiopian Day!

Saturday, July 20th at 1:00pm!

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We are honored to hear from Dr. Tibebe Eshete who will be sharing about "Adwa and Beyond" this Saturday, March 2nd during the celebration of the 128th Anniversary of Ethiopia's Battle of Adwa.

Date: Saturday, March 2nd
Time: 1:00PM
Location: Frontline Community Church
Address: 4411 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Website: https://ecmichigan.com/

We'll see you there!

Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia led over 100,000 Ethiopian patriots to defend their country. This Saturday, we celebrate the 128th Anniversary of this sacrifice - the Battle of Adwa:

Date: Saturday, March 2nd
Time: 1:00PM
Location: Frontline Community Church
Address: 4411 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Website: https://ecmichigan.com/

We'll see you there!

Members of the "Ethiopian Community of Michigan" (Cultural Arts Team) will share an interpretive art performance about the "Battle of Adwa" and the Unity of Ethiopia.

Date: Saturday, March 2nd
Time: 1:00PM
Location: Frontline Community Church
Address: 4411 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Website: https://ecmichigan.com/

We'll see you there!

Members of the "Ethiopian Community of Michigan" (Cultural Arts Team) will share an interpretive art performance about the "Battle of Adwa" and the Unity of Ethiopia.

Date: Saturday, March 2nd
Time: 1:00PM
Location: Frontline Community Church
Address: 4411 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Website: https://ecmichigan.com/

We'll see you there!

Save the Date!

Adwa Event

1:00pm Saturday March 2nd 2024 - Frontline Community Church, 4411 Plainfield Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 - Ethiopian Lunch Provided!

Learn and celebrate the 128th Anniversary of the Battle of Adwa. It was this victory that secured Ethiopian independence making it the only country in Africa never to be colonized. more information here. If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

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ቀኑን ያዙት! 💚💛❤️

ADDRESS UPDATE:
4411 Plainfield Ave. NE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

SAVE THE DATE!

128th Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of Adwa.

* Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
* 1:00PM EST
* Grand Rapids, MI

Hope to see you there! 💚💛❤️

Ethiopian New Year Celebration!

እንቁጣጣሽ።

“መልካም ዘመን ይሁን ልበል እንቁጣጣሽ፣.
ደህና ጊዜን ይዘሽ ደግሞ ደግሞ ያምጣሽ”

You are cordially invited to join in celebrating the Ethiopian New Year right here in West Michigan!

Join us in welcoming the year 2016 through traditional Ethiopian foods and drinks, conversations, Ethiopian coffee ceremony, live entertainment and culture.

An Ethiopian Community Association of Grand Rapids event tent will be attached to the restaurant where festivities will be held both indoor and outdoor!

Date: Saturday, September 9th, 2023
Location: Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant
Address: 4301 Kalamazoo Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Time: 2:00PM-9:00PM

Ethiopian Buffet: $17.99 per person and children under the age of 7 will eat for free!

Betty, Wonde and Dawit will perform traditional Ethiopian cultural dances and members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church choir will make a special appearance!

Save the date!

Make sure to stop by our booth this weekend 😍The Ethiopian Community Association of Grand Rapids will provide traditional Ethiopian food on August 12th & August 13th.

ECAGR Members will also participate in the fashion show and Ethiopian cultural music and dance performances will be held from the stage on both days!

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A Glimpse of Africa

Make sure to stop by our booth this weekend 😍The Ethiopian Community Association of Grand Rapids will provide traditional Ethiopian food on August 12th & August 13th.

ECAGR Members will also participate in the fashion show and Ethiopian cultural music and dance performances will be held from the stage on both days! 💚💛❤️

A Glimpse of Africa

የአፋለጉኝ ማስታወቂያ።
Have you seen me?

ስም፡ ያሬድ ደስታ
Name: Yared Desta
እድሜ፡ ፵፪
Age: 42
ቁመት፡ ፩፡፯
Height: 5'6
መልክ፡ ጠይም
Tone: dark-brown

Yared Desta was last seen on April 30, 2022, in Dallas, TX. He has called Michigan home for many years, growing up in Kalamazoo and in his adulthood living in Grand Rapids. As a student, he attended and graduated from Michigan State University where he spent 4 years in East Lansing. Yared has also lived in Dallas, TX, and Ethiopia.

If anyone has seen him or knows his whereabouts, please call (512) 964-4753 or email [email protected].

ሼር በማድረግ ተባበሩን!
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What a great start to our AMHARIC SUMMER COURSES (የአማርኛ ቋንቋ ትምህርት።)!

We are excited to share with you that the Ethiopian Community Association of Grand Rapids has begun Amharic courses for the summer.

Location: Cornerstone University
Venue: Matthews Performing Arts Center (Cornerstone Theological Seminary)
Address: 3000 Leonard St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Sign up for more details at https://ecagr.com/event

For parents/guardians, there is a lounge area for you to wait for your child(ren) while they are in the classroom. It’ll be a great opportunity for you to meet others from the community as well.
ለወላጆች የመቆያ ሥፍራ/ክፍል አለ በዚህ አጋጣሚ ሌሎችን የማግኝት ወይም መተዋወቅን እድል ይፈጥራል።