The 2 November is one of the most sacred and significant dates for the Rastafari Movement around the world., Well today they commemorate 95 years of the “Coronazion” of Ras Tafari Makonnen as Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, with his wife, the Empress Menen Asfaw.

The ceremony, which took place in Addis Abeba, the capital of the Ethiopian Empire, the 2 November 1930, brought together dignitaries from around the world, but it absolutely transcended its political importance.

It is that this event, the coronation and titles assumed by Haile Selassie I (King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah), were performed by the followers of Marcus Garvey in Jamaica as the fulfillment of his prophecy: “Look at africa, when a black king is crowned, the day of liberation will be near”.

The beginning of the Rastafari movement

This founding fact consolidated the belief that Haile Selassie I It is the reincarnation of the Messiah on Earth, and on the island, from that moment, This social movement began to develop, adopting the emperor's first name., Rastafari, expanding throughout the world over the years.

Thus, this celebration represents for all Rastafari globally a moment of profound reaffirmation of their faith and African identity., a symbol of sovereignty and dignity for the black diaspora, by honoring the only African leader who kept his nation free from formal European colonization, representing the continuity of an ancient dynasty.

The day is celebrated by the various houses of the movement with Groundations, gatherings that include singing, toques de tambores Nyabinghi, prayers and reading of the Holy Scriptures, in a day of unity and spiritual reflection that remembers the principles of righteousness and liberation.

The genealogical line

Haile Selassie I was recognized at his coronation as the 225th ruler of a dynastic line that, according to Kebra Negast (The Book of Glory of the Kings of Ethiopia), spans three millennia, directly connecting the Ethiopian throne with King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

This profound genealogy not only spiritually legitimized his sovereignty, but projected Ethiopia as the guardian of a sacred African tradition, prior to the version of the Scriptures spread by the colonial powers. Faced with the Western imposition of a white god, Ethiopia claimed black divinity.

After being crowned, One of the most momentous acts of Haile Selassie I was the immediate abolition of serfdom, declaring that there would be no more second-class citizens in the nation.

Some actions of his mandate

further, He promoted a new constitution that transformed the old social structure, recognizing rights and emphasizing dignity for all Ethiopian people, while deepening the modernization initiated by his predecessor, The, focused on development in education, institutionality and justice, establishing Ethiopia as a beacon of sovereignty on a continent under siege.

Ethiopia held the title of being the only African country that was never formally conquered by European powers.. This consolidated its image as a land of the gods and a powerful symbol of resistance for the world's black population.. With your leadership, Haile Selassie I not only defended this ancient heritage, but projected it internationally as a vision of brotherhood and universal equality.

Since Reggae Chalice Magazine We send greetings to the Rastafari community of the world on this special day, at Coronation Day.