Amare Tekle, Eritrea and Ethiopia: from conflict to cooperation, The Red Sea Press, 1994, p. 197, ISBN 0-932415-97-0.
«Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan have significant similarities emanating not only from culture, religion, traditions, history and aspirations... They appreciate similar foods and spices, beverages and sweets, fabrics and tapestry, lyrics and music, and jewelry and fragrances.»