NATIONALISM - the theme of 2010 Mooge Festival in Hargeisa

[Suldaanka]

This maybe be relevant to the political section than the general section. But this years' theme or topic of discussion at 2010 Mooge Festival is "Nationalism" - beyond waving the national flag - what does it mean?

 

Here is legendary philosopher and poet Mudane Hadraawi talking about it breifly.

 

[Jacaylbaro]

Just came back from the second day of the festival to get somethings done ...... will be back in an hour. It is a great event ... really.

[Suldaanka]

^indeed, I couldn't agree more.

 

A nationalist puts ethnicity/clanism, language etc etc before anything else. And they tend to put down other people because they don't belong the same suprior clan/ethnicity or of heritage.

 

Whereas patriotism puts beliefs and values of a people first and foremost.

 

If it wasn't because we were so intoxicated with blind nationalism, we wouldn't have made the biggest mistake of our time, the union of the 1960s. Instead of nationalism, if our people were patriots, they would have recognised that our values and beliefs in terms of relationship between the ruling and the ruled is so different.

 

We valued traditional leaders and we belief in compromise and communal consensus. In the south, it was the Mafia style of politics and elite ruling class far removed from the community. These simple observations would have had us to double think of the union because as has happened we were not compatible in any way. Language and Ethnicity alone does not make a nation.

[Jacaylbaro]

Hargeysa International Book Fair - 25/07/2010

 

Sunday, 25th July

 

9am – 10:30 am: Iqbal Jhazbhay

 

Professor of Religious Studies and Arabic at the University of South Africa. His book ‘Somaliland: An African Struggle for Nationhood and International Recognition’ purports an inspiring story of resilience and reconstruction and a truly African Renaissance, that has many lessons to teach the rest of Africa and the international community. It manages to offer both a look at the internal dynamics of Somaliland’s politics and contribute significantly to our understanding of the Horn of Africa in the context of wider international forces.

 

Chair: Ahmed H Esa. Participants: Edna A Ismail, Teresa Krug and the author.

 

10:30 – 11:30pm Mohamed Barud Ali – ‘The Mourning Tree’

 

Hargeysa International Book Fair, in collaboration with SONYO presents “The Mourning Tree: an Autobiography and a Prison Memoir” by Mohamed Barud Ali. The Mourning Tree details the years the author spent in imprisonment. There will be a round table discussion regarding UFFO, Dhagaxtuur day and current issues facing Somaliland. The younger generation will also be asked for their views on Barud’s memoir.

 

The panel will be shared by Dr Adan Abokor, Ahmed Mohamed Madar, and Sonyo members

 

11:30am-12:00pm ‘Riyaaq’

 

 

 

A children’s book by Xasan Cabdi Madar and Axmed Aw Geedi. The HAVOYOCO Circus team will present the book with the authors. Excerpts of the book will be read by members of the Circus team.

 

 

 

In the afternoon’s event we will focus on new authors and their works. The following books will be introduced by the authors and there will be a chance to talk to them and purchase their work.

 

 

 

12:00-13:00 Book tour for school children

 

Teachers are invited to bring their students and tour with them among the books.

 

 

 

15:30-17:30 Share your talent:

 

In this part of the event, up and coming artists and poets will display their talent, particularly in poetic composition with renowned poets. This event intends not only to introduce the new artists and poets, but to re-introduce Somali poetry to the younger generation for the purposes of cultural preservation and promoting dialogue on citizenship.

 

young and upcoming talent: Hooda-ayaan, Yaasmiin, Yaasiin Aw Yuusuf Magan, Kayse Maxamed Xuseen, Axmed Maxamed Badeed, Mustafe Ahmed Diiriye “shaybe”, Cabdiraxmaan Aw-xasan Macallin (Baas), Maxamed Axmed Ibraahim, Jama Hasan Osman, Adan Elmi Adan, Maxamed Jaamac Miiggane, Cabdi Gaydh, Caato, Maxamed Ibraahim Axmed, Cabdinuur Cawil Xaashi

 

18:30-19:00 New literature

 

The literature day will feature book displays, readings and signing. Young people from local Somali communities will be invited to read selections from featured books chosen by the authors who will be available to meet informally with the audience. We will also feature book launches by recently published Diaspora Somali authors who will also be invited to present and read from their work.

 

Chair Mustafe A Nuur (member of Somaliland Writers Association)

 

Muuse Maxamuud Ciise “Hantaaqo Jacayl” (presented by Abdkadir Askar), Cabdiqadir Nuur Xuseen “Maax” “Ogaysiis jacayl”, and Cabdi Nasir Yuusuf Macallin. Upcoming books: Xasan Jaamac (HAVOYOCO); Khalid Jaamac Qodax; Haaruun “Coming back from the death” as well as other writers will present their works.

 

19:30pm -21:30pm

 

Women’s Evening collaboration with Negaad

 

This evening will celebrate women’s acheivements in society, politicsand culture. There will be apanel discussion with Halimo Haji Nagaad BOD, Shugri Ali Riyale Nagaad BOD, Samsam Abdi Adan, Fadumo Jama Elye Gurti Member, Nimo Kowden, Fadumo Shaib, and Ismahan Abdisalaan with questions and answers. There will be live music by female artists who will share the stage with a new generation of musicians and artists. There will be women’s poetry by Saado, Nimco Gabaydo, Canab Guleid, and Fowzia Hormood.

[UZTAAD]

hadraawi maalin uu nagu soo bookhdey magaalada galkacyo ayaa waxaa uu ka khudbeyey garoonka magaaladaas waxaana hadaladiisi ka xasuustaa

markuu wadankii gobol gobol ukla go'ay waxaan go'aansadey inaan gobol la go'in waxay aheyd 2001, marka abwaan hadraawi waaa wadani somaliyeed mana aaminsana dawlad beeleedyo.

[Haatu]

Wax ma soo koobi kartiin miyaa. Just give us the news straight ppl. It's a Sunday and I can't be bothered to read much

[Libaax-Sankataabte]

Originally posted by Suldaanka:

In the south, it was the Mafia style of politics and elite ruling class far removed from the community.

Mujahid, the very spirit of your statement above underscores the negative subtext most associated with the “us vs. them” frame of mind which is at the core of all chauvinistic sentiments. The irony of it all is that the Somaliland ”patriotism” you so firmly promote here is commonly seen as nothing but a mere clan chauvinism, for there is no “nationality”, apart from identity with clan and arbitrary colonial borders, which can uniquely define the current geography of Somaliland in the wider context of nationhood in comparison with other historic Somali provinces. The simple idea of calling for the dismemberment of the collective Somali nationhood is driven by that very item referenced above which we all know appeals to the worst impulses of the Somali soul.

 

Just a thought.

[Che -Guevara]

The irony seems to be lost on some.

[Peace Action]

Originally posted by Libaax-Sankataabte:

quote:Originally posted by Suldaanka:

In the south, it was the Mafia style of politics and elite ruling class far removed from the community.

Mujahid, the very spirit of your statement above underscores the negative subtext most associated with the

“us vs. them”

frame of mind which is at the core of all chauvinistic sentiments. The irony of it all is that the Somaliland ”patriotism” you so firmly promote here is commonly seen as nothing but a mere clan chauvinism, for there is no “nationality”, apart from identity with clan and arbitrary colonial borders, which can uniquely define the current geography of Somaliland in the wider context of nationhood in comparison with other historic Somali provinces. The simple idea of calling for the dismemberment of the collective Somali nationhood is driven by that very item referenced above which we all know appeals to the worst impulses of the Somali soul.

 

Just a thought.

Well said.

[Jacaylbaro]

The irony of it all is that the Somaliland ”patriotism” you so firmly promote here is commonly seen as nothing but a mere clan chauvinism, for there is no “nationality”, apart from identity with clan and arbitrary

Some people from somewhere always clan minded ...... Allow sahal.