Xaagu: A Journey Through Afar Culture

🇪🇹 አፋር – Land of Fire and Heritage 🔥 Deep in Ethiopia’s northeastern lowlands lies Afar, a land shaped by volcanoes and time, where ancient ancestors once walked and fierce traditions still thrive. The Afar people are known for their proud ancestry, tracing back centuries as warriors, herders, and protectors of their sacred desert land. With unmatched strength, they survive one of the hottest places on Earth — the Danakil Depression — turning hardship into honor. Their traditions are bold and

10K views · 183 reactions | The Beautiful Afar People of Ethiopia. The Afar people speak Afar-Af, a language of Cushitic origin. They wear amulets with qur’anic verses to protect themselves from demons and evil spirits. The stylish Afar women also wear their jewelry both as a display of their wealth and as adornments of beauty, most notably on special occasions such as their wedding day. @ethiopian.wildlife #OhAfrika #PocaTribe | Oh Afrika | Facebook