Announcement: 2010 Hargeysa International Book Fair (HIBF)

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Announcement: 2010 Hargeysa International Book Fair (HIBF)

incorporated with Second Mooge Festival

 

23rd of July to the 27th of July 2010 in Hargeysa.

 

REDSEA-ONLINE.COM CULTURAL FOUNDATION and its partners KAYD SOMALI ARTS and CULTURE and ILAYS are delighted to announce the 2010 Hargeysa International Book Fair which incorporates the Second Mooge Festival. This year, we will explore the theme of ‘CITIZENSHIP’ and the week long programme will take place from the 23rd of July to the 27th of July 2010 in Hargeysa.

 

Last year, the theme we chose was ‘CENSORSHIP’, and we examined the different issues relating to this complex area. This year we will explore the theme of ‘CITIZENSHIP’. We will introduce and launch the theme, highlight, debate and explore issues relating to citizenship. All participants are encouraged to examine their own relationship with the concept of citizenship including the different literary expression and poetic forms they prefer. We will be surveying and discussing written literature that deal with the wider issues concerning citizenship, and we will be encouraging both artistic and personal approaches.

 

 

Citizenship is a multi-faceted concept and among other things describes how individuals can contribute and become a part of a nation through its community, laws, promotion of rights and civic duties. The overall programming of the festival aims to celebrate creativity and to debate the important vehicle that art can be. Well-known artists will share with us their ideas about citizenship and nationhood and what role art and culture play in nation building.

 

After the opening ceremony by the Festival organizer, Jama Musse Jama, the theme will be introduced by the celebrated poet Mahamed Ibarahim Warsame “Hadraawi” and will be followed by a discussion on the theme. Writers, poets and other thinkers, both national and international, will address the theme of citizenship over the course of a full four days programme through book presentations, poetic reciting, conferencing, lyrics performance and other forms of literature expression and arts. The festival will be attended by international and local writers and artists including some who work in other disciplines,but have explored similar themes.

 

Come celebrate with us in Hargeysa at the main cultural event in Somaliland.

 

 

For futher details, write to info@redsea-online.com or ayaan_ashour@yahoo.co.uk or call one of the following phone numbers:

 

Ayan Mahamoud (Somaliland) +25224096140 - Jama Musse Jama (Italy) +393389679505 - Abdirahman Abdillahi Jibril (UK) +447930655099

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Would you like to book a stall space in 2010 Hargeisa International Book Fair and Mooge Festival?

 

KAYD SOMALI ARTS and CULTURE, REDSEA-ONLINE CULTURAL FOUNDATION, and ILAYS are proud to present the Hargeisa International Book Fair (HIBF) 2010. Our theme for this year is ‘Citizenship’ and we will be hosting a range of events from book launches to music performances to dance productions and more.

 

If your organisation would like to book stands in the book fair to showcase your work or for promotional purposes, please contact us on the number below.

 

The theme of the year: Citizenship

Citizenship is a legal terminology – it describes how individuals contribute and become a part of a nation within its community, laws, promotion of rights and civic duties. Whilst the festival programming aims to celebrate creativity and discuss the important role that art can play within society in general, it will also explore the notion of citizenship.

 

After the opening ceremony by Jama Musse Jama, the theme will be introduced by the celebrated poet Mahamed Ibarahim Warsame “Hadraawi” and will be followed by a discussion on the theme.

 

 

Writers, poets and other thinkers, both national and international, will address the theme of citizenship over the course of a five days programme through book presentations, poetic reciting, conferencing, lyrics performance and other forms of literature expression and arts. The festival will be attended by international and local writers and artists including some who work in other disciplines, but have explored similar themes.

 

 

To book a stall space or further information please contact us ayaan_ashour@yahoo.co.uk (00 2522) 4096140

 

www.redsea-online.com | www.kayd.org

 

Many Thanks,

Ayan Mahamoud