Hanse-Meskel Festival
ሃንሰ- መስቀል ፈስቲቫል
Hanse Meskel Festival(ሃንሰ መስቀል ፌስቲቫል) in Amsterdam is a cultural and community event organized by Semere Welday (Adulis Music) in collaboration with local groups like the Theaterstraat and Stichting Theaterzaal de Rietwijker. It celebrates East African traditions, music, and community dining linked to the Geez newyear and traditional Hanse-Meskel season.
An upcoming iteration, the Hanse Meskel Festival x Wijkdiner, is scheduled for Saturday, september 19, 2026, at Stichting Theaterzaal de Rietwijker in Amsterdam.
Festival Highlights
Cultural Connection:Shares the rich history, storytelling, and living traditions of East African communities.
Live Music:Features performances by local artists and groups such as Adulis music collaborators and guest musicians Arnesto and Matasyo .
Community Dining:Combines the cultural program with a communal neighborhood dinner (Wijkdiner)
Location: Hosted locally in Amsterdam-Noord Adulis music, Stichting Theaterzaal de Rietwijker
Would you like information on
ticket availability, start times, how to get to the venue for the September 19 event?
Call 0686434450

Hanse-mesqel festival: A cultural highlight
The Hanse-Mesqel Festival stands out as one of the events Adulis Music is most proud of. This festival is a vibrant celebration of Eritrean and Ethiopian culture, combining the traditional Meskel celebration with Geez newyear estivities.

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