Love Ethiopian food as much as we do? Feening for some tibs and kitfo? Wanna learn new recipes to impress your habesha friends? Well, look no further! Join us for the Injera + Chill tour, an eclectic day party celebrating East African food and culture.
In Sioux Falls, supporting and growing the number of Black-owned businesses is integral to inspiring the younger Black generation in the area that they can achieve their goals, business owners say - and not just for one month, but year-round.
Here is a list of Black-owned businesses in Sioux Falls you can support:
- Restaurants
- Hagere Ethiopian Restaurant
- JUBA Somali Restaurant and Grocery Store
- Lalibela Restaurant
- Shalom Ethiopian Restaurant
One such establishment is Hagere Ethiopian Restaurant, offering a unique culinary experience rooted in Ethiopian tradition.
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To further appreciate the context of Hagere Ethiopian Restaurant, it's beneficial to understand the history of the town it's named after: Hagere Selam.
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Hagere Selam: A Historical Town in Southern Ethiopia
Hagere Selam (Amharic: ሀገረ ሰላም) is a town in southern Ethiopia. Located in the Sidama Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region (or kilil), this town has a latitude and longitude of 6°29′N 38°31′E and an elevation between 2759 and 2829 meters above sea level.
Map of Ethiopia showing the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region.
Hagere Selam was reportedly founded in 1907 by Dejazmach Balcha Safo, to serve as the capital of Sidamo Province. Dejazmach Balcha soon left to govern Harar for three years, returning to Hagere Selam in 1916.
Hagere Selam was occupied 11 December 1936 by a column of the Italian Laghi Division which advanced south from Aleta Wendo. The Italians renamed the town Hula, in order to avoid Amharic names. Within a few years the Guida dell'Africa Orientale Italiana described the town as an important market for coffee, hides, and cattle. Amenities included the Vice residenza, telegraph, infirmary, restaurant, and spacci.
Of the four churches in Hagere Selam, Kidane Mihret was the principal one followed by medhanialem,Silassie and Giorgyes. The Italians started construction of a mosque at this time.
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Based on figures from the Central Statistical Agency in 2005, Hagere Selam has an estimated total population of 8,491 of whom 4,176 were males and 4,315 were females. The 1994 national census reported this town had a total population of 4686 of whom 2,312 were males and 2,374 were females.
Celebrating Ethiopian Culture Through Food
There are not many platforms that showcase Ethiopia’s history, culture, and diversity. It incorporates illustrations, images, videos, and articles to bring the world of Ethiopia to you. It will be a unique platform that integrates visual imagery and storytelling to allow individuals to get an immersive experience of Ethiopia's vibrant culture. Individuals will be able to watch the traditional coffee ceremony, see the unknown wonders of Ethiopia's landscapes, and learn how to make traditional food. The possibilities are limitless to what you can experience right from your own homes.
A true foodie, you can constantly find her on the move, on the hunt of new flavors. From Montreal to Atlanta, she’s always reppin her roots and where she’s from. Mission accomplished, ‘cause her pictures will have your mouth water in a second!
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A delicious spread of Ethiopian dishes.
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