Events

Gather with us.

Name: Diaspora Cultural Night
Start: 2026-09-27
Location: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute

From summer festivals to monthly coffee ceremonies, our calendar is where the community meets. Everyone is welcome.

Upcoming events

Aug22
Ashenda Festival 2026
August 22, 2026 Seward Park, Seattle
Our annual celebration of girls and young women — traditional dress, song, drumming, and a community feast.
Sep11
Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)
September 11, 2026 Seward Park, Seattle
Ring in the new year with traditional song, dance, festive food, and a community blessing for the year ahead.
Sep27
Diaspora Cultural Night
September 27, 2026 Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
An evening of Tigrayan music, poetry, and dance featuring artists from across the Pacific Northwest diaspora.

More upcoming

Dec19

Christmas Celebration

December 19, 2026 Tigray Community Center, Seattle

A joyful community Christmas gathering featuring traditional hymns, holiday meals, gift exchange for children, and cultural performances.

Past events

Jul26
Tegaru Festival
July 26, 2026 Seattle, WA
A multi-day event featuring cultural performances, panel discussions, documentary premieres, and community gatherings.
Jul16
TDANA Annual Meeting
July 16, 2026 Manheim, PA
The Tigray Development Association of North America annual gathering. Daytime annual report session followed by an evening celebration. Proceeds support meals and programs for children in Tigray.
Jul09
Wa'ela Tigray
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July 9, 2026 Aurora & Denver, Colorado
Building Little Tigrai: Many Cities. One Community. A multi-day gathering bringing Tigrayans together to celebrate our heritage, discuss our future, and strengthen our bonds through culture night, gala, and family festival — three days of shared meals, cultural reflection, and fellowship among families and elders across Aurora and Denver.
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May10
Mother's Day Community Brunch
May 10, 2026 Tigray Community Center, Seattle
A special brunch honoring mothers and mother figures in our community with traditional food, live music, and gifts for every mother.
Mar08
International Women's Day Celebration
March 8, 2026 Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
An evening celebrating Tigrayan women and girls with music, spoken word, panel discussions, and recognition of community leaders.
Mar01
Adwa Memorial Day
March 1, 2026 Tukwila Community Center
A commemorative gathering honoring the historic Battle of Adwa with poetry, reflection, cultural presentations, and community dialogue.