For the last thirteen years, rcf has been organizing an annual book fair, the hargeysa international book fair hibf, in hargeysa, the capital of somaliland. The hargeisa international book fair, one of the largest celebrations of literature and the arts in east africa, takes place in somaliland, which declared independence in 1991 but remains. We are pleased to announce that the hargeysa international book fair hibf will held 2126 july 2018 in. Decent work and economic growth books for sustainable development goal 8 announced. Erik jonsson central library will host an international book fair from 10 a. Speech by uk ambassador to somalia at hargeisa book fair. It is a privilege to address this vibrant, outwardlooking and thoughtprovoking gathering. It is one of the largest public book fairs in the horn of africa.
International exhibition and convention center expo krakow, galicyjska 9 str. Turin international book fair, turin, italy international publishers. The sixth hargeisa international book fair day two it is a marvellous thing the day started with readings in somali and english of the great somalia poem daalacan or. The fair, which first ran in 2008, is now arguably the biggest literary festival in the horn of africa with thousands attending. London david concar delivered this speech at the hargeisa international book fair held from 22 to 27 july, 2017 in somalia. Heeso dhaanto iyo buraanbur cusub hargeysa book fairs 2018 official video music 4k duration. The riyadh international book fair is an annual book fair in saudi arabia. Hargeisa international book fair hif home facebook. The hargeysa international book fair is an annual cultural event in the somaliland city of hargeysa. Bologna childrens book fair global rights exchange may 04, 2020. The jeddah international book fair is the second largest book fair in saudi arabia, after the riyadh international book fair. Throughout the annals of history, all the conflicts for which humanity has paid in millions of human lives and immeasurable destruction of properties have been based on suspicion and hostility engendered by differences in creed and culture.
The below would have been a speech that i prepared to talk about the study i had carried out out on last somaliland presidential election in 2017. Bandhigga caalamiga ah ee buugaagta hargeysa is an annual cultural event in the republic of somaliland. It lasts 11 days and regularly attracts over a half million visitors it is not the largest fair. The hibf has grown into the largest literary festival in east africa, attracting up to 10,000 participants each year and writers from across africa, as well as europe and the usa. Hargeysa cultural centre hargeysa international book fair. Every summer, hibf brings writers, poets, artists and thinkers from somaliland and from all over the world gather to share and discuss their art and literary productions with a wider audience. The theme of the year 2019 on its 12th anniversary, the hargeysa international book fair hibf has adopted the theme of coexistence to be central to the events of this years book fair programme.
During the week of the book fair, national and international events are held, addressing the major topics of the industry. The main reason that is was established was to create a center to promote somali culture, literature and to cultivate the importance of reading. We are pleased to announce that the hargeysa international book fair hibf will held 2126 july 2018 in hargeysa, somaliland. Hargeysa bandhiga carwada bugaagta hargeisa book fair. Today i was prepared to make an interesting speech at hargeisa international book fare but no one was given the opportunity except the officials.
As part of the festival, the organisers have worked on ensuring that they nurture a new. I am honoured to be here at the hargeisa international book fair on this, my first visit to somaliland. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Havoyoco at the 5th hargeisa international book fair final. Aged just 16, abdishakur mohamed confidently presented his latest work to the hargeisa book fair, an event that has transformed somalilands literary scene over the past decade. Hargeisa international book fair archives the mail. Buch wien, otherwise known as the vienna international book fair, is a quite recent newcomer on the stage of international literary events. Book fair turns the page for literature in somaliland.
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