Eritrea Red Sea Culture & Traditions

Nearly one-third of Eritrea population (4.5 million) are nomadi or semi-nomadic. The Tirgrinya language is spoken in the highlands, while Arabic is widely spoken along the Sudanese border and Red Sea Coast. In the cities, you will find that English is widely spoken. Christianity and Islam compete for religious supremacy although neither one is a clear winner. The majority of the Christians are primarily Orthodox, with the minorities being Roman Catholics and Protestants. The Muslims are primarily Sunnis, with Sufis being the minority.

Eritreans love to dance to celebrate life, marriage and religious festivals. Their traditional instruments are the stringed krar and the wata, both of which are derived from Ethiopian musical instruments. There's plenty of variety in the music played around the country because each of the ethnic groups keeps a different beat and dances to a different tune.