Kulturwochen Eritrea | Kaffeezeremonie

In the organizer's words:

In a cozy atmosphere, we look back together on a month of Eritrea Culture Weeks in Kiel. When could this be more appropriate than at an Eritrean coffee ceremony? It is an ancient tradition that has existed for over 2000 years and has been passed down from generation to generation. The coffee ceremony serves as a meeting place and social event. In Eritrea, it takes place almost every day, sometimes even up to three times a day. In everyday life in Germany, which is often characterized by paperwork and a hectic pace, it is usually celebrated on Sundays or on special occasions. The coffee ceremony is a gesture of respect and friendship and the ideal opportunity to get to know each other, settle disputes or simply enjoy each other's company. At least three rounds of coffee (abol, tona and baraka) are drunk, with the repeated infusions making the coffee weaker and weaker. The first, very strong round (abol) is well suited to discussing the heavy topics of life. The second round (tona) is then more leisurely and the third round (baraka) gives the person drinking it a blessing. Bread (himbasha) and popcorn are served at the ceremony. The coffee is freshly roasted in a pot and then poured into a special pot (jebena) before being poured into small cups (finjal). You are welcome to register in advance, but we also have places available for last-minute bookings.