HIBF is a window world views on Somaliland’s security, development and culture, Dr Jama M Jama
Dr. Jama M. Jama, Hargeisa Cultural Center CEO stated that the Hargeisa International Book Fair is a window through which the world views for Somaliland’s security, development and culture.
A scenario of a hall full of jovial and ardent fans, mostly of youth age bracket, government officials, diplomats, intellectuals, artists almost numbering a thousand folks as audience concluded the week-long event of culture, book reading, discussions and variety of programs.
Dr. Jama Muse Jama who addressed the closing ceremony of the 14th annual festival, praised the companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to its success.
“This year, more than 4,500 books have been purchased by the public this year, with the best-selling book being ‘Hawaale Waran’ by poet Mohamed I. Hadrawi, and the second one being ‘Folaad’, an autobiography of the late legendary composer, educationist, poet, artiste and soloist Mohamed Mooge Liban.
Speaking about the purpose of the annual exhibition, Dr. Jama said that the exhibition is a window the world views Somaliland’s security, development and culture.
To some it might small number however, 4.5k #books have been sold during the the week of #HIBF2021 that is a big deal for a nation that started from ground zero all by itself with in 30yrs @HargeysaCC #Somaliland pic.twitter.com/zYwiUbXGjN
— Ph Yusuf Dahir SL CN (@yyusufd) July 30, 2021
Mahamed Hassan Ali "Weji" is also the spokesman of Musdambeed.#HIBF2021 @HargeysaCC pic.twitter.com/2djRgCNyFf
— Ph Yusuf Dahir SL CN (@yyusufd) July 28, 2021
As a photographer, every #HIBF takes a piece of me, one week is not enough however my heart and mind guides me to capture and preserve every single moment, thise precious moments of our younger scholars, the future of #Somaliland #HIBF2021 @HargeysaCC pic.twitter.com/HrLlKHgAAb
— Ph Yusuf Dahir SL CN (@yyusufd) July 28, 2021
Dr. Jama said that young people in Somaliland need to learn about their past history, culture, hence create ideas and gain knowledge.
He elaborated on the importance of neighborhood which was the theme of this year’s event which had Ethiopia being traditionally slated guest country.
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