Brian Gershon

Our New Rainier Vista Multicultural Committee meeting is always fun, and this month we learned from our Ethiopian residents about the Oromia region of Ethiopia and some of its culture and food.  Oromo means “The Powerful”.

I was impressed with the fact that (traditionally) people would recall between say 7 and 17 generations of their fathers.  People often were married outside of their tribe to promote loyalty between tribes. In the 2nd picture below, you can see the flag of Oromia that represents a tree that is always wet.

… and drinking tasty Ethiopian coffee is something I had no problem relating to!

Mulu presents ceremonial bread and traditional coffee

Jamal provides a look into the Oromo culture (also pictured is Naomi)

Tom, Kelly and Ahnday look on