Nhargeisa international book fair

The riyadh international book fair is an annual book fair in saudi arabia. 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 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. Goats and soda somaliland, a country that lacks official recognition, has a huge annual book fair. The breakaway republic of somaliland s book fair has more than books on its agenda. Decent work and economic growth books for sustainable development goal 8 announced. Bologna childrens book fair global rights exchange may 04, 2020. 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. The main reason that is was established was to create a center to promote somali culture, literature and to cultivate the importance of reading. It is one of the largest public book fairs in the horn of africa.

Buch wien, otherwise known as the vienna international book fair, is a quite recent newcomer on the stage of international literary events. International exhibition and convention center expo krakow, galicyjska 9 str. Book fair turns the page for literature in somaliland. Hargeysa cultural centre hargeysa international book fair. The jeddah international book fair is the second largest book fair in saudi arabia, after the riyadh international book fair. Hargeisa international book fair hif home facebook. 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. The fair, which first ran in 2008, is now arguably the biggest literary festival in the horn of africa with thousands attending. It lasts 11 days and regularly attracts over a half million visitors it is not the largest fair. During the week of the book fair, national and international events are held, addressing the major topics of the industry. I am honoured to be here at the hargeisa international book fair on this, my first visit to somaliland.

London david concar delivered this speech at the hargeisa international book fair held from 22 to 27 july, 2017 in somalia. It is a privilege to address this vibrant, outwardlooking and thoughtprovoking gathering. Bandhigga caalamiga ah ee buugaagta hargeysa is an annual cultural event in the republic of somaliland. Erik jonsson central library will host an international book fair from 10 a. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Today i was prepared to make an interesting speech at hargeisa international book fare but no one was given the opportunity except the officials.

Speech by uk ambassador to somalia at hargeisa book fair. Havoyoco at the 5th hargeisa international book fair final. The hargeysa international book fair is an annual cultural event in the somaliland city of hargeysa. Heeso dhaanto iyo buraanbur cusub hargeysa book fairs 2018 official video music 4k duration. Havoyoco circus performing at the 5th hargeisa international book fair closing day. 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.