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One thing about Eritrean families: nobody graduates alone 🇪🇷🎓❤️

This weekend, we celebrated my cousin graduating from the University of Chicago, and if you’ve ever been to an Eritrean family event, you already know it was never going to be just a ceremony.

Family flew in from California. There were proud smiles, endless photos, and enough support to fill an entire room.

And then, of course, we took the celebration home.

There was boon (traditional Eritrean coffee), dancing, food, and the kind of gathering that reminds you accomplishments are never just individual achievements—they’re celebrated by an entire community.

One thing I love about being Eritrean is that no matter where we are in the world, we bring our culture with us. Whether it’s a wedding, graduation, birthday, or holiday, somehow there’s always coffee brewing, music playing, and family finding a reason to dance.

Congratulations, cousin. We’re all so proud of you. ❤️

❓ What’s a tradition your family brings to every celebration, no matter the occasion?

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One thing about being a bridesmaid at an Eritrean wedding: you’re not sitting quietly at your table 😭🇪🇷

Between helping the bride, taking photos, making your grand entrance, and spending half the night on the dance floor, it’s basically a full-time job.

Also, yes, the bridal party and the couple sit on a stage during the reception.

Which means when the music starts, your dancing is no longer between you and your friends. It’s between you, your family, and several hundred guests 😂

The pressure is real.

Would you rather be on the stage or hidden at a regular table? And follow me for more wedding content. The finale (traditional reception) is tomorrow! ❤️

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Nobody prepares you for how long Eritrean weddings are 😭🇪🇷

The day usually starts with a morning ceremony, followed by a few hours of downtime while the bridal party takes photos. Most guests go home, change outfits, grab food, maybe even sneak in a nap.

And then everyone comes back ready for Round 2.

The reception starts later that evening and can easily go until 1 or 2 in the morning.

Live music, dancing, speeches, cake cutting, outfit changes, and somehow enough energy to keep hundreds of people on the dance floor for hours.

Also, I need people to understand that Eritrean parents LOVE a live band.

I swear every Eritrean wedding reception eventually turns into a concert.

What’s the longest wedding you’ve ever attended? And follow for more wedding content! ❤️

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If you know Eritrean culture, you can probably tell which ethnic group someone is from just by the colors and patterns in their traditional clothing 🇪🇷

Also… can we talk about how GOOD the bridesmaids looked? 😭

My family is from the Bilen (or Blin) ethnic group, one of Eritrea’s nine ethnic groups, primarily from the Keren region. Bilen traditional clothing is especially known for its bold red, orange and yellow patterns — so much so that a lot of Eritreans can immediately recognize a Bilen outfit the second they see it.

Bilen women are also traditionally known for brightly colored clothing and detailed jewelry, which has long been an important part of cultural identity and celebration.

I love that even before hearing someone speak, you can often tell what Eritrean ethnic group they’re from just by the style, colors, and design of their clothing. There’s so much history and identity woven into it.

If you’re Eritrean, can you tell someone’s ethnic group from their traditional clothing? And if you’re not Eritrean, is this your first time learning how diverse Eritrean cultures are? 👀

Follow for more wedding content!

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The amount of energy Eritreans bring BEFORE the wedding even starts needs to be studied 😭🇪🇷

Growing up, I genuinely thought multi-day weddings were normal because this is what I was used to seeing.

Also… aunties will somehow dance harder than everyone else combined.

One thing I’ll always appreciate about Eritrean celebrations is how community-oriented they feel. There’s never really a “small gathering” 😭

And this was only the beginning of the weekend.

Are you excited for this series? ✨ Follow for more wedding content!

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Ending the year surrounded by the people who matter most 🖤 Grateful for laughter, late nights, and little moments that turn into lifelong memories. From birthday celebrations to giving back to the community, here’s to family, love, and making every moment count. ✨

#FamilyTime #Gratitude #HolidayVibes”

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I actually think we did pretty good! Also shout out @senhita for hosting, it was such a fun event. This is your sign to get your cousin’s together for a girl’s day especially when everyone is home for the holidays. More details on my stories to come. #holidays2025

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we need more days in july

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🎄🧸🫶🏽 Super proud of my cousin’s Rita & Faeven for starting their organization @pplthegood and hosting their first toy drive for the community in Oakland, Ca. They facilitated toy drop off bins all around the Bay Area, curated the space, and even got Black santa, shout out @odasounds_ 😂 We had a wonderful day.

More about @pplthegood -

Here at the goodppl, we don’t strive to change the world—we aim to change people. For the better, of course. Our mission is to illuminate the profound and far-reaching impact of simple acts of kindness, demonstrating how they can transform lives and create ripple effects beyond what we can imagine. We aspire to be a welcoming hub for individuals with kindness in their hearts who are eager to give back and make a meaningful difference in their communities. Our organization is built on the simple yet powerful idea of good people doing good for their communities.

And who knows—maybe good people will change the world.

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The talent level in one post honestly isn’t fair. To the seniors, see yall later. Thank you for everything. To everyone else… tool up for round 2. 📸 @lzgphotography thank you for capturing such a special moment for all of us.

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