Schedule

Enshoshila

Thu, May 29, 2025, 6:00 pm - Fri, May 30, 2025, 12:00 am

"Enshoshila" is a cultural pre-wedding ceremony specific to the Gurage tribe of Ethiopia. Celebrated two days before the wedding, it is held separately for the bride and groom at their parents' houses. Each family can bless and support their soon-to-be-married child individually. Unlike formal wedding invitations.

Enshoshila typically has no formal invitation; those invited to the wedding, family, and close friends automatically attend. Enshoshila attendees dress more casually than on the wedding day, creating a relaxed atmosphere. The event features traditional Gurage music, cuisine, and Ethiopian beverages, giving guests a taste of the local culinary heritage. A poignant moment of Enshoshila is the singing of the "Enshoshila" song by the bride or groom's parents and elders. This emotional song, a tribute to the bride or groom's heritage and roots, mentions family members by name, including those who have passed away. This moment links the celebration with the memory of ancestors, underscoring the event's cultural significance. Enshoshila is a pre-wedding ceremony and a vibrant celebration of family and community. It serves as a joyous prelude to the main ceremony, where bonds of kinship and community are strengthened and celebrated.

Wedding

Sat, May 31, 2025, 4:00 am - Sun, Jun 1, 2025, 12:00 am