Celebrating 132nd EarthLight of Empress Menen Asfaw NyC. April 3rd,2021.
Born on April 3rd 1891 [26 Magabit 1881], in the province of Wollo, Ethiopia.
(Itege’)Empress Menen Asfaw (Baptismal Name Walatta Giyorgis) was better called the Mother of the Ethiopian Nation.
A women’s Right Activist, Mother of ten, a true leader building churches, opening schools and childcare centers. “her love for her countrywomen and men inspired her to build many institutions to ensure empowerment , health, well being, and faith. Always noticed for her humanitarian efforts.” Menen meaning Grace or Ethiopian Princess.
Nyahbinghi in Prospect Park – A Yearly ilebration of Rastafari Tradition
Nyahbinghi in Prospect Park is an annual gathering that honors the sacred Rastafari tradition of Nyahbinghi drumming, reasoning, and communal celebration. Rooted in African spiritual heritage, Nyahbinghi is a powerful expression of devotion, unity, and resistance, featuring rhythmic drumming, chanting, and prayers that uplift and strengthen the community.
Held in the heart of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, this gathering brings together Rastafari elders, drummers, and supporters from diverse Conscious backgrounds to share in the vibrations of peace, love, and consciousness. The event serves as a spiritual renewal, fostering connections between generations and spreading messages of unity, liberation, and African heritage.
More than just a musical experience, Nyahbinghi in Prospect Park is a cultural and educational event that invites all to learn about Rastafari livity, history, and traditions. Attendees can immerse themselves in the sounds of the heartbeat drum, engage in uplifting discussions, and embrace the principles of love, truth, and justice that define the movement.
Whether you come to drum, chant, reason, or simply absorb the positive energy, Nyahbinghi in Prospect Park is a sacred and uplifting experience that continues to keep the spirit of Rastafari alive in the heart of New York City
