LEICESTER SOMALI FESTIVAL 2023
The Leicester Somali Festival was a fantastic success! The turnout was impressive, and the atmosphere was buzzing with cultural celebration. The Participants enjoyed a weekend filled with diverse and vibrant activities. The highlight? The delicious cultural food that brought everyone together in a feast of flavours. It truly was a memorable and enjoyable event for all!
Leicester Somali Festival was honoured to welcome international authors, Poet and Somali cartoonists. Their diverse talents and perspectives added a global touch to the event, creating a dynamic atmosphere of cultural exchange.
Somali-American Author Fadumo Yusuf sharing insights about her book ‘‘Ebyan’’
Author Ibarhim Shire sharing insights about his book ‘‘Halgankii Gunnimadooka’’
Abwaan Said Salah Ahmed, Somali-American playwright, poet, educator & filmmaker.
The young talented Poet Ibarhim Hirsi, explaining the rhythms of Somali Poetry
Somalitoons: The use of animations to promote and enhance the teaching of Somali language to children
The Somali Festival showcased a culinary journey with a variety of traditional dishes. Our guests had the chance to try specialties such as Sambuusa, a savory pastry filled with spiced meat or vegetables, to the flavorful delights of canjeero and suqaar, expertly seasoned with aromatic spices.
Leicester Somali Festival Gallery
