Unlike Western culture, Ethiopians place importance on communal dining traditions. Diners eat from a common platter, and the breaking of bread together takes on a strong social significance, for it is considered essential to maintaining loyal bonds, and friendship. An example of this is the custom of GURSHA; GURSHA means "mouthful" and refers to placing food in another's mouth, usually a...
Unlike western culture,Ethiopians place importance on communal dining tradition. diners eat from a common platter and the breaking of bread together takes on a strong social significance, for it is considered essential to maintaining loyal bonds,and friendship.