Eritrean christian religious celebration: “ሆየ ሆየ!” (Hoye Hoye/هوى هوى) is a traditional chant sung by Orthodox Christians belonging to the Tigrinya ethno-linguistic group in the highlands of Eritrea on the eve of the “Geez New Year” (September 11) and the “Finding of the True Cross” (September 27).*
*This segment featuring video from Festival Eritrea 1998 in Asmara, is brought to you by the Cultural Literacy Education Program (CLEP) of California. CLEP: Think radical, embrace your roots!
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