The International Club of DC and event sponsors, Bruce McBarnette and the Ivy Social Club with the cooperation of the Embassy of Ethiopia, cordially requests the pleasure of your company for a very special evening at the Embassy of Ethiopia.
We cordially requests the pleasure of your company for a celebration of Ethiopian culture, cuisine, music, and dance at the Embassy of Ethiopia.
Would you like to travel with us to Africa and experience the rich and diverse culture of Ethiopia? Would you like to indulge in delicious and spicy cuisine of one of the oldest and most remarkable civilizations in the world? Join us to discover, explore, and celebrate the colorful and vibrant traditions of Ethiopia. Also meet diplomatic staff at the Embassy of Ethiopia and meet and network with International Club of DC members as you make new friends from around the world.
:::: An Evening of Ethiopian Culture
You will be entertained by an Ethiopian cultural program, featuring Ethiopian music and dance with performers wearing traditional Ethiopian costumes dancing to traditional Ethiopian music.
:::: Indulge in Ethiopian Cuisine
Enjoy an authentic dinner buffet feast of Ethiopian cuisine and your Ethiopian celebration would not be complete without a traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony! Kindly note that the menu of Ethiopian cuisine presented at the event is subject to change.
• Sambusas. filled with a meat, onion,green pepper,Parsley
• Sambusas. filled with Lentils,onion,green pepper,Parsley
• Ethiopian traditional Bread Defo Dabo: Defo Dabo is a traditional Ethiopian bread often served for breakfast or at coffee ceremonies. Defo dabo is a thick, spiced wheat bread.
• Tibs (cubed beef, peppers, onion, tomato and spices): Ethiopian tibs is a dish made from cubed beef. It is a flavorful and delicious meal that is gaining popularity worldwide.
• Doro Wat (chicken stew): Doro Wat is the national dish of Ethiopia, the Berbere-Spiced chicken and egg with cheese is usually reserved by home cooks for occasions such as family gatherings, religious holidays, Events and weddings, in part because making doro wat can be very time-consuming.
• Ketfo minced cooked beef, marinated in mitmita: Kitfo consists of minced beef, marinated in mitimita (chili powder and other spiced blend together ) and niter kibbeh (a clarified butter infused with herbs and spices).
• Keye Wote And Alecha Wote: Keye Wote is made with red pepper, spicy beef, and onions. It is spicy stew made with meat infused in turmeric sauce along with onion.
• Misere wote keye and alecha: Lentils stew made with spices, vegetables, carrots, beets, tomatoes, red onions and cabbages.
Ethiopian cuisine is made with “berbere,” a combination of powdered chili pepper and other spices along with cardamom, fenugreek, coriander, cloves, paprika, ginger, garlic, turmeric, nutmeg, cinnamon, mustard seed, black cumin, carom, rue seeds, ethiopian basil (besobela), and salt.
:::: Ethiopian Coffee ceremony
The coffee ceremony is considered to be the most important social occasion in Ethiopia, and it is a sign of respect and friendship to be invited to a coffee ceremony. The three phases involved during the coffee ceremony are Roasting, Brewing, and Cupping. During the entire process, the person sitting in front of the host performs all three phases in front of all the attendees while simultaneously entertaining them.
* Please note that the Ambassador of Ethiopia is expected to be present to welcome you to the embassy. Due to the nature of official diplomatic duties, the Ambassador's schedule is subject to change without notice. In the event the Ambassador is called away due to diplomatic duties, the Deputy Chief of Mission or other high ranking official from the Embassy will welcome you to the embassy.
We thank our sponsors, Bruce McBarnette and the Ivy Social Club for their support. To receive invitations for future events organized by Bruce McBarnette or the Ivy Social Club, contact Bruce McBarnette and Winnie Chuus at brucemcbarnette@gmail.com.
Requested Attire
Business or Cocktail attire requested. The event will proceed rain or shine.
Event Agenda (May change)
7:00 PM Admission Commences
9:30 PM Event Concludes
Parking
Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.
Event Policy
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By participating in the event, you accept responsibility to arrive for the event on time. Due to expenses incurred, we are unable to offer refunds if you are unable to attend the event for any reason. Purchase of tickets for the event constitutes your acceptance of our no-refund policy. Event details are subject to change as we continue to refine the event.
Tickets will be released to the person who purchased the tickets upon presenting photo ID. If you purchased more than one ticket, please arrive for admission with your guest(s).
Event Sponsors
The International Club of DC and event sponsors, Bruce McBarnette and the Ivy Social Club with the cooperation of the Embassy of Ethiopia, cordially requests the pleasure of your company for a very special evening at the Embassy of Ethiopia. This event will benefit Charlie's Place, a homeless service center in Washington, DC.
