Earthstrong of Haile Selassie I
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Earthstrong of Haile Selassie I is a key Rastafari celebration marking the birthday of Emperor Haile Selassie I, revered as a divine figure and central to Rastafarian faith and identity.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Rastafari religious observance
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commemorative celebration ⓘ religious festival ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
Ethiopia as spiritual homeland
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I-and-I consciousness ⓘ liberation and African dignity ⓘ remembrance of African royalty and heritage ⓘ |
| associatedTitleOfHonoree |
Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah
NERFINISHED
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Elect of God ⓘ Emperor of Ethiopia ⓘ King of Kings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| celebrates | birthday of Haile Selassie I ⓘ |
| centralBeliefContext |
Rastafarian faith and identity
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divinity of Haile Selassie I ⓘ |
| hasCommunityRole |
public expression of Rastafari presence
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strengthening of Rastafari communal bonds ⓘ transmission of Rastafari teachings to younger generations ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
expression of devotion to Haile Selassie I
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key Rastafari celebration ⓘ marker of Rastafarian identity ⓘ |
| hasMusicRole | performance of reggae and Rastafari spiritual music ⓘ |
| hasRitualElement |
Nyabinghi drumming
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chanting ⓘ communal gatherings ⓘ prayers and praises to Haile Selassie I ⓘ reading of biblical passages ⓘ reasoning sessions ⓘ singing of Rastafari hymns and songs ⓘ use of ceremonial drums ⓘ |
| hasSocialRole |
occasion for gatherings at Rastafari camps and tabernacles
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platform for cultural and political speeches within Rastafari ⓘ |
| hasTheologicalRole |
affirmation of Haile Selassie I as living God
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reaffirmation of covenant between Rastafarians and Jah ⓘ remembrance of Haile Selassie I’s life and works ⓘ |
| hasType | earthstrong (birthday) observance ⓘ |
| honors | Haile Selassie I NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isPartOf |
Rastafari holy days and commemorations
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Rastafari ritual calendar ⓘ |
| languageContext | Rastafari use of the term "earthstrong" for birthday ⓘ |
| observedBy |
Rastafari communities worldwide
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Rastafarians NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| observedIn |
Ethiopia
NERFINISHED
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Jamaica NERFINISHED ⓘ Rastafari diaspora communities ⓘ |
| religiousFigureRevered | Haile Selassie I as divine ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Rastafari movement NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
ongoing presence of Haile Selassie I among Rastafarians
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renewal of spiritual strength in Rastafari community ⓘ |
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