Mahlete Gumaye (ማሕሌተ ጉማየ)

A cultural initiative in Ethiopia's Tigray, aimed at documenting, preserving, researching, and promoting cultural heritage materials with a special focus on the endangered ones. The nomenclature of the initiative is derived from an indigenous value-laden folksong called 'Gumaye'.

To see a socio-culturally promoted, and economic and knowledge-transformed society in East Africa (with a special focus on northern Ethiopia’s Tigray)

Rehabilitating and salvaging human and material values in East Africa (with special emphasis on Ethiopia’s Tigray). Documenting and preserving indigenous knowledge systems and values. Enhancing a knowledge-based society and improving the quality of life.

• Research presentations • Cultural performances • Poetry • Entertainment • Dance • Dinner