Michael Alemayehu

Culture in Motion captures the vibrant energy of Ethiopian cultural nights at “Checheho” (ጨጨሆ ቤት) Restaurant, where dancers in traditional attire perform Eskista and other native dances to live music. These gatherings are more than performance—they unite food, dance, and music into living traditions that preserve identity and celebrate community. For those in the diaspora, they serve as vital spaces to share intergenerational knowledge, keeping culture alive while allowing it to evolve. The piece honors Ethiopian heritage as both deeply rooted and dynamic, illustrating how culture moves forward through practice, memory, and expression. In depicting this rhythm of tradition, Culture in Motion celebrates diversity as something lived and shared, connecting history with the present moment and community with future generations.