Faya Dayi
Khat, Ethiopia's most lucrative cash crop, has been chewed by Sufi Muslims in the highlands of Harar for centuries as part of their spiritual practices.
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Khat, Ethiopia's most lucrative cash crop, has been chewed by Sufi Muslims in the highlands of Harar for centuries as part of their spiritual practices.
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In the highlands of Harar, Ethiopia, youth gather to chew khat, a leaf integral to Sufi Muslim spiritual practices for centuries. Faya Dayi presents the cultural significance of khat, now Ethiopia's most lucrative cash crop. Through personal stories, the film depicts the lives of young people facing a repressive regime while remaining connected to their heritage. Their aspirations and struggles unfold against the backdrop of tradition and modern challenges in a rapidly changing society.
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The GuardianAlongside a mystical state held sacred by some Sufis, this poetic documentary shows the hard labour of growing khat and the damage done by its use.
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