NEWS AND EVENTS

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PAST EVENTS

ASHENDA

‘Ashenda’ is a unique and beautiful cultural holiday celebrated in Tigray. The name ‘Ashenda’ means a tall grass with a height of 80-90 cm. During this event, girls wear 'Ashenda' around their waist with their beautiful traditional dresses. This holiday is celebrated in August following the ending of a two-week long fasting called 'filseta'. The festival is celebrated in such a way that a group of girls and young women walk around their neighborhood beating their drums and singing various traditional songs. Here in Houston, this event is being hosted by Houston Tigray community and for the last few years, the event has been celebrated sometime in either August or September spectacularly.

What makes last year’s Ashenda celebration so unique was that we had to celebrate it under such a difficult time for the people of Tigray. Hence, the main goal of this event was to do some fund raising so we can help the people of Tigray.

'LEKATIT' 11 (የካቲት 11 )

'Lekatit' 11 is one of the three major events in which the community has been celebrating every year. This special event will be celebrated some time in February in remembrance of those Martyrs who had sacrificed their precious life for freedom, peace and prosperity of the Tigray people. Details about this event will be posted in our acebook's page and on this website as well.

Past Events' Photo Album

UPCOMING EVENTS

PICNIC

'Picnic' is the third event which will be celebrated sometime in May. This event has so far been hosted at Eldridge Park in Sugarland. This Event like the other ones is a special festivity which brings kids, families and the rest of the community members together and enjoy some Barbecue and other fun activities tailored for kids and adults.

This year's event is going to be celebrated sometime in June or July.

MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

Houston Tigray Community has began membership registration. Members of the Tigray Community are invited to register in person or through our easy online registration system. Membership fee can be processed through our online portal, direct deposit or cash.

We strongly believe that that the more united and organized we are, the more stronger our community will be. To achieve this goal, becoming a member is the first step.

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