RAS TAFARI: THE MAJESTY & THE MOVEMENT EXHIBITION

RAS TAFARI: THE MAJESTY & THE MOVEMENT EXHIBITION IN ETHIOPIA

RAS TAFARI: THE MAJESTY AND THE MOVEMENT is an exhibition devoted to the celebration, preservation, interpretation and overstanding of the history, contributions and experiences of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, and the Pan African Movement known by His name, Rastafari. The main exhibition will be housed at The Ethiopian National Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2015 with satellite exhibits in Shashamane and Harar. The exhibit is a collaborative effort of The Rastafari Collective of Ethiopia, The International Rastafari Community, and Exhibit Advisory Committee. This is a compelling and fascinating landmark exhibition which reveals how and why the Majesty and the Movement were propelled on the center stage of the world in a struggle for justice strengthened by and through a central ideology of Pan Africanism with a focus on the African Redemption, liberation and repatriation. The exhibit will focus on experiences and events that shaped both the Majesty and the Ras Tafari Movement. The collection of cultural items, art, photos, ephemera, books, rare items, videos, music and more will cover topics including the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Ethiopianism, Garveyism, Coral Gardens Massacre, Repatriation, Role of Ras Tafari Women, traditional Ras Tafari drums and chants, reggae music and more. The exhibition hopes to offer accompanying and continued unique learning opportunities and exchange through an extensive compilation of research materials, conferences, concerts, cultural celebrations, films, and other programs exploring the diverse and unique histories and development of Ras Tafari around the world. Our aim is to create greater awareness of the impact of His Imperial Majesty on the African Diaspora and the Ras Tafari Movement for those who would not ordinarily have the opportunity to be exposed to such history and cultural wealth.