Culture Ethiopian Americans

an oromo lutheran (p ent ay) church in minneapolis.

many ethiopian americans followers of abrahamic religions, particularly christianity , islam. of these, majority of christians belong ethiopian orthodox tewahedo church. largest christian denomination in ethiopia. muslim ethiopian expatriates adhere sunni school. other ethiopian immigrants follow p ent ay denomination , judaism. there has been general religious revival among ethiopian americans, in orthodox sect. church attendance in america has increased relative in ethiopia, , institutions serve preserve aspects of ethiopian culture among american-born ethiopians. act networks , support systems crucial well-being of both recent immigrants ethiopia , more established ethiopian residents. ethiopian churches in gathering places ethiopian community, ethiopian expatriates come pray, socialize, stay in touch, , lend support 1 another.

for many individuals living within ethiopian diaspora, musical performance acts uniting social force allows ethiopian immigrants in explore shared culture , identity, while simultaneously partaking in political expression , advocacy. through public performances (e.g. cultural events on college campuses), these traditions shown communities of outsiders interested in ethiopian music , dance within american context. such folkloric performances, based in religion, feature sacred songs performed in various languages of ethiopia, instrumental accompaniments , traditional choreographed dances.