Foreigners Attended Rastafaris Biggest Celebration in Ethiopia, Shashamane

[@damarasquest6704]

We have an Ethiopian Orthodox church here in Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@Ethio_star]

Oh how nice is that ❤️

[@askme7620]

I'm from Ethiopia . Yes Sista i already know that since when i was in elementary school 😊.

[@Ethio_star]

I have been in other Caribbean islands but not Jamaica I would love to visit Jamaica

[@rasfele1]

Jamaica 🇯🇲 a little piece of Africa in the Caribbean Respect ✊🏿

[@Xestra37490]

The orthodox churches teach great spiritual connections with god. Good morals but what I’m disappointed by the Rastafarian that live in Ethiopia they’re spreading the use of substances in Ethiopia. Specially the youth many parents are devastated. Before we don’t have a culture of smoking substances please, stop to let Ethiopian youth to get addicted. We are a poor nation we can’t afford to save them. Thank You

[@solomonnuri8379]

I am Ethiopian who lives abroad I heard of this place but I have never been to. Thank you sister for exploring and showing us what mama Ethiopia and Africa to offer.

[@abrhammeftu3799]

Thank you for showing us this beautiful energy and beautiful moment, I Love you moma Ethiopia, One Love , Jah bless everyone ❤

[@ኢትዩጵያ-ገ8ሰ]

one love #Africa jah rastafaria💚💛♥

[@callysun]

Thanks Damaris. You keep going, unaffected by war, conflict, news, fake news and propaganda. You show us daily life, the culture and the charm of our beloved Ethiopia. You are a true soul! Respect.

[@dlevinge3566]

Greetings from Surinam one love family ❤️💛💚🖤🇸🇷🇪🇹

[@Ethio_star]

Thank you sister again for sharing this amazing history. Shahemene is not far away where I am from even though I don’t necessarily agree with their beliefs we love and respect Rasta’ people Ethiopia is the blessed land . Peace one love 🇪🇹

[@Citilyfetv]

Why you don’t believe in your own.great king selassie?

[@kwamekankam-boadu2467]

Great content Damaris. Just to ask, did you sample some holy herb with Jah people?

[@fredos4323]

Love the video. I'm from Toronto and I'm here watching with my brethren and I noticed that my Mom, Stepdad and Sister are in the video. They've lived there for over a decade now and I went to visit during the pandemic. Thanks for the vid!!!!

[@johnxvi5538]

welcome to my city... would be cool if you make more videos in shashe.

[@ggyefekr6595]

Very nice moment thank you thank you we appreciate you.

[@Gigi10001]

Thank you for this. I’m Ethiopian but I have no clue about any of these except I know there are Rastafarian living in Shashemene.

[@Ethio_star]

You must be from northern part of Ethiopia. Any one from south knows that the Rasta community in Shadhenene . They are very welcoming and strong devoted religious people

[@meskerem6234]

We love our Rasta families!! 😇 🥲

[@kemmi-klause]

Desta -- Thankyou for the Education on The Rastafarians 💕💕

[@Fantsh123]

Happy Desta - you are my favorite. Pls come always to Ethiopia.

[@SizzlesDiaries]

Nothing but the good vibes Damaris

[@gregglevin5612]

What a Living, and loving, Beautiful family.

[@philliplyn2692]

Pure good vibes 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@QueenDesta]

Am glad you enjoyed it

[@የኛኢትዮጵያ]

We love you sis as well as Rasta brothers and sisters.

[@isiomaamma9869]

I see you had some ital Demaris ,that was wonderful 💕

[@lrn2-lrn224]

Damaris Sis I Just add one more place to visit on my list when I go back home in Summer Thanks Darling Damaris 💕

[@BlaiseRukumbuzi]

So nice!🥰

[@alemayehumengistu6205]

Thank you all!👍🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@RevolutionaryRAYRAY]

🙋🏾 Blessings. A Herb that can heal the Tribe of GAD in North America, any recommendations being born on July 26? Blessings Revelation 5:5.

[@arsemabamkaku3275]

U know the Rastefereyans now has got Ethiopian pasport. They are Proud Ethiopians

[@laminsesay8299]

Inshallah I will visit Shashamane next year

[@doreenonekalit9888]

You educated me today. For real. This was amazing.

[@jimmyandtheresurrection7247]

And the days will come when the lord shall stretch forth his hand a second time and gather his people from the four corners of the earth ! Behold these are those days ! JAH Rastafari !! Blessed Ethiopia !!

[@johnnyjohnson7642]

I am revdr.johnny Lee Johnson priest ordained in 1984 I visited sheshemane in 1999 but I was a chartered member of Ethiopia world federation with bro ras Gladstone Robinson,I met both Solomon wolf in landgrant & filmed the occasion,I have been Rasta minded from 1970

[@thenowchurch6419]

Thank you Sista for featuring RasTafari in Shashamene but please try and include the two other major Mansions of the movement next time. The major Mansions are Nyahbighi, Bobo Ashanty and the Twelve Tribes of Israel. This video shows the peculiar beliefs of the Twelve Tribes but leaves out the others which are actually more foundational. Bless up.

[@jasminrowe4498]

This is the anniversary of the coronation of HIM Emperor Haile SelassieI, this program is held every year an includes all mansions. The concert starts normally 1pm . There is Ises at Nyabingi , an nuff things from the night before to reach the celebration.

[@IndjanTraveler]

The sadhus in India smoke to help them meditate too. It seems like the perfect utopia...I have seen many similar places in India, neverending party with great music :) These kind of places are called Ashrams in India and they are usually started by some guru, a spiritual teacher or master who in this case was apparently Haile Selassie. I wonder if he was smoking too? The vibe of Shashmene somehow reminds me of Chefchaouen in Marocco, the name seem very similar too :)

[@samiraa3671]

Haile Selassie himself had nothing to do with Rastafarian beliefs, he was an Orthodox Christian. This belief started in Jamaica. From what I understand, when the emperor went to visit Jamaica, it rained for the first time after so long, so the Jamaicans started to believe emperor Haile Selassie was the reincarnation of Christ.

[@8all8at8once8]

Can you recommend an ashram to go to? I’m being called to go to India, Nepal and Jamaica . I’m half Indian but my family is Catholic, so no need to ask them for an ashram recommendation.

[@IndjanTraveler]

@@8all8at8once8 Visiting India is like going to an Ashram. I'm sure you will find what you are looking for🙂🙏

[@8all8at8once8]

@@IndjanTraveler so you won’t give me an answer. I’ve been to India 14 times. But now I wanted to go to different places. Because India is not an ashram, otherwise Indians wouldn’t go to an ashram.

[@IndjanTraveler]

@@8all8at8once8 Sorry, I can't give you any particular ashram name. None of the ones I visited are worth reccomending. If you visit Bodhgaya, you can visit the Japanese temple. They have some great Zen meditation practice. You can also try Karunalaya cottage of mercy and love in Puri, Orrisa.

[@rexgeorg7324]

🤴 top reporting Damaris April the first month of the year fascinating

[@justusmwesiga6723]

Thanks sister for bringing Ethiopia nest to me. I love and appreciate your videos 😍

[@rastaloveint]

i am bro.Issachar , London House. Give thnx for the good report .!

[@QueenDesta]

Thank you for being here😊

[@rastaloveint]

@@QueenDesta it's my pleasure..One Love

[@willyemannuelwilliams8914]

I'm brother Simeon, Blessings 🙏 to you sister Simeon 💯😇👑

[@QueenDesta]

Thank you so much! Blessings to you too😊

[@QueenDesta]

Thank you so much! Blessings to you too😊

[@rasi-tech850]

Irie next time you visit Shashemane come visit the Rastafari Church best to visit on a Sabbath (Saturday) where can listen and join our chanting 😆❤

[@shonduehannahkhan4787]

Greetings I’m sistah Zebulun 🙏🏿✡️ bless up

[@africangodman6145]

Greetings I'm brother Zebulan, guidance and spiritual protection ❤️💛💚

[@stylefashionstore7775]

Jah bless and guide I & I

[@rasmoses9081]

Good work Memphis kadus

[@johnnyjohnson7642]

I have traveled to Africa 🌍👁️ from 1994 goma Zaire, Kinshasa drc, Rwanda gizengini Burundi Ethiopia Liberia Gabon,I am revdr,mbbs MD, tewahedo African oriental Coptic Orthodox church ordained by gabre mikeal kristos,abouna

[@dwamburu1]

Thank you Sister Simeon for this very insightful Vlog of the Rastafarians in Shashamane, Ethiopia

[@QueenDesta]

Oooh yes. Thank you Brother. Jah Bless

[@blackpalacemusic]

Great video!

[@QueenDesta]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AmerIndianWarrior]

Twelve Tribes is one of the Rastafarian sects, but there is also the Nyabinghi and Bobo Shanti.

[@Cani-Gulah]

How long was the travel from addis to shashamane?

[@MelkamVernon]

Hi my name is melkam and i am from shashemane I am sister Judah❤

[@jimmyandtheresurrection7247]

The first month of the year is called abib by the Bible. Which is April.

[@guenetgirma8941]

Thanks for sharing what you come across or saw. In the mass or prayer, If I correctly heard them, they have mentioned the bible, the name of the father, son and holy spirit. May I know into which domination, sector or religion category do the fall in? what I know in Ethiopia the jehovah, orthodox, catholic & protestant groups use the bible.

[@jimmyandtheresurrection7247]

Gima rasta is not a religion. Its a way of life !

[@Paul-dv4dr]

They are Rastafarians.

[@raskenthollingsworth5605]

Rastafari Alpha and Omega knows what the gathering for.

[@juntaslayer5911]

I’m going in Addis this year hopefully they can hook me up 🍃🍃🍃

[@QueenDesta]

All the best☺️

[@comeandsee1]

Bless Up!!

[@samiraa3671]

The emperor's name was Tafari Mekonnen. Ras was his title, as in head or ruler. These guys don't have the same religious views as majority of Ethiopians but still they're respected. I think that says a lot about Ethiopia's acceptance of diversity. A variety of religious beliefs, cultures, races living together peacefully. It's just sad what's happening in recent times.

[@Fantsh123]

Ras Tafafri ( Teferi Mekonnen) later his name changed to Haile Silassie after his Coronation as an Ethiopian Emperor.

[@samiraa3671]

@@Fantsh123 yes, but a lot of people think his first name was Rastafari instead of Tafari or Teferi as you put it.

[@berihanuerimyasberihanueri4241]

You are in shashemene

[@lrn2-lrn224]

#️⃣Jah Rastafari I &I. ☑️

[@jimmyandtheresurrection7247]

Ethiopia has always been a shelter for young faiths. Jesus went to egypt. Muslems took shelter in Ethiopia. Now the Rastafarian will be added to that list.

[@QueenDesta]

Ethiopia is indeed a nice place

[@mesobwerq9093]

Ethiopia the mysterious country never give up for neo colonialists still they try but Ethiopia is prevail shining again Africa unite

[@horacecampbell1212]

LOVE

[@addisababanazareth1525]

Wow wow wow! 💚💛❤️

[@tamzena1364]

Hey Desta....this is a wonderful content. I have known about the RASTA sanctuary in Shashmene for many years. It seems it has not expanded as one would expect it to grow. Do you agree with this assessment from what you observed in Shashemene?

[@Xestra37490]

I don’t hate them as a high school student I use to think they were the coolest people on earth. I loved and respect Bob Marley. I don’t think we need to expand there’s already too many of them. I want Ethiopia to be free from decadence and bring an Ethiopian youth that is productive highly educated free from substance youth. I don’t think European and Chinese built their advanced economy through smoking substances. It honestly worries me . It’s already a devastating economy as war and hopelessness to many discouraging events happening in the country. This will be fanning the flame. Please, don’t take it wrong way if it’s not curved already it need to be done.

[@oludummo4593]

@@Xestra37490 it seem you dont know what is nicotine ..paal mal/benson and hedges/blunts /malborrow from usa built an empire selling these deadly drugs at every store in the west ,britain build its economy selling and fighting wars over hasshis opium cocain.from hon g kong .so stop lying on this Site about the west never build on drugs!stop your ignorance. Does ganga give cancer?

[@Xestra37490]

@@oludummo4593 I don’t care what you do in your body all I’m saying is about Ethiopian youth period. I’m not talking about European or American I’m talking about Ethiopia. Please, stop spreading your substances in Ethiopia!

[@oludummo4593]

@@Xestra37490 ethiopia has its own substance called Katt. Which is just the same as ganja. And many other stronger ones that ethiopians use to get high.all day .ganja is just a herb. You seem very bias As if you really hate our Rasta brothers and sisters.who live a healthy and organic life much better than you. Keep your advise to yourself you seem to need it more. Rastas love ethiopia more than you .theyve fight in wars And have died for Ethiopa. Have you ever defended ethiopia before.? You barking up the wrong tree.

[@Xestra37490]

@@oludummo4593 yes that’s not Christian and Jewish culture. It has spread over the years we are against it to. Those that do it for religious purposes that’s fine. I don’t see Ethiopia on top of poverty can afford to fight substance addiction. We’ll work as hard as we can in our areas to clean the youth to get out of bad habits that doesn’t contribute to better oneself. ☮️🙏🏼💚💛❤️

[@azaniabantuzulu]

Great

[@guelorboyo6543]

Rasta land jah bless ethiopia

[@Victor-t7m]

Deception but I love there music reggae. It's proof the devil could deceive you using the very Holy Bible we read. That's why it's important to read the Bible with the help of the Holy Spirit so that we are not decieved like many who use it but can't see beyond scripture

[@laminsesay8299]

I'm brother Joseph

[@jahissa]

I am Brother Issachar

[@QueenDesta]

Shalom Brother

[@birehanalemayehu2384]

I wonder how u educate the folk , even those residing there know about it

[@empressnia8576]

💚🕊️💒🕊️💚

[@NegashAbdu]

WTF😂 April is the first month of the year?🤣🤣🤣 So I wasted my money in school?🤔😂

[@askme7620]

11Sep. is the first month in Ethiopia and it's 2014 in Ethiopia .

[@baligamingethiopia]

yah april is the first month

[@Xestra37490]

Please, tell to Rastafarian Ethiopia is a poor country that her youth need to be hard working and disciplined. In order to get out of poverty a strong well programmed youth is the future of the country. So all I want to say to the Rastafarian please, do not teach Ethiopian youth to smoke substances it’s not our tradition it’ll not help to cultivate a productive society. I think it’s your responsibility to as beneficiary of the Ethiopian kindness for you to live there. The least you can do tell the youth not to be addicted to your substances. Before you came to Ethiopia it was not a thing to use substances now we hear how devastated most families are their children become addicted. Trust me if you don’t stop this one day our friendly society will hold you responsible and turn against you. Please, please, and please do not let Ethiopian youth to use your substances. As I said we are a third world nation to get out of poverty. Our youth need to be disciplined. Nothing against you just a concerned citizen. God bless 🙏🏼✝️✡️☪️💚💛❤️☮️

[@jahvoice5097]

you had the good herb in ethiopia long before the rastafari people came ,

[@SamsonBenji]

Rasta would never dare to disrespect and call Ethiopia a third-world nation. Most Rasta are not rich people, and most of them come from poor backgrounds, too. The way they reached Ethiopia was through organisation and productivity - is it not hard for a poor person to move to other countries? Marijuana is big business, and nations worldwide are decriminalizing and legalizing its use, seeing its benefits. Marijuana addiction is a lot less than alcohol or tobacco, but you choose to ignore that. Someone mentioned khat... You're obviously not very educated about marijuana, and that's probably the problem with how it's used. Making "ferenjis" responsible for domestic issues? Imagine if countries did that to the Ethiopian diaspora? Ignorance and a lack of education is an issue, and when it comes to this herb, your comments make it clear that you're not very educated about it and are promoting that ignorance. THAT is what endangers youth and makes them get issues. Rasta does not promote drug addiction. You might be concerned, but you're also highly opinionated and obviously not very knowledgable about this topic. Educate yourself (and the youths you claim you're so concerned about) and come again.

[@Xestra37490]

@@SamsonBenji well I’m blessed as Ethiopian not to depend in substances. Your enlightenment about marijuana definitely enrich our lives:-) so keep it in your wonderful culture which I have respect for in Jamaica. We all want to hold what’s true for us. What I sincerely believe for me may not hold true for you. the society I dearly concerned about and want to protect is Ethiopian. I understand in western countries starting to legalize it as some still fighting against it as they fear the consequences of the substance. You might want to call it organic, generates revenue…I don’t want Ethiopian to be empty head couch potatoes. We’ll continue to educate our people and fight against any kind of drugs and human trafficking. I hope soon there’ll be a movement against drugs and heavy punishment by forcing the government through public initiatives. It hurts to hear families crying everyday how their children are addicted and embarrassed to talk about it. They’re afraid to be shunned by other families and society. I’m telling you what I know about my people. I’m not concerned about you! 🙏🏼💚💛❤️

[@SamsonBenji]

@@Xestra37490 Substance abuse has little to do with your nationality. You claim concern, yet you try to belittle people who actually know about this. Which is worse? Tribal war and destabilization or a bunch of youths getting together to light it up? You echo the racist reefer madness propaganda of the West. Lazy? Couch potatoes? Stereotypes that have been proven wrong time and time again. I've smoked herb in Ethiopia - it's not even that strong in international comparison. I know I'm not going to change your mind. Figuring you have substance abuse issues close to you, family maybe. Well, I wish you well. Oh, and I'm not Jamaican, even though many Ethiopians like to call me that, but that doesn't offend me, many Jamaicans assisted Ethiopia when other Ethiopians fled.

[@maaruz1979]

@@Xestra37490 anyone in Ethiopia use khat?

[@larrycurtis2783]

This is the 12 Tribes of Israel Headquarters, the key is we accept and read The Bible from Genesis to Revelation. We identify as being from 1 of The 12 Tribes (sons of Jacob) spiritually accordinding to the month of our birth. Haile Selassie I is of the seed of King David and Solomon, God's promise to David of everlasting descendants to sit on the Throne of Israel

[@QueenDesta]

Thank you for your insight

[@somluvdotcom3034]

Shashamarni

[@Icemode..]

Is this the home country of Rastaman? Go Half Human Half Zombie. wachu gana do wachu gana do

[@simeonreynaud7352]

Smoking is just for self pleasure

[@birehanalemayehu2384]

I wonder how u educate the folk , even those residing there know about it