Books galore as 9th Hargeisa International Book Fair opens
The 9th Hargeisa International Book Fair opened yesterday drawing literary greats locally and foreign in Somaliland capital Hargeisa.
Under the theme, Leadership and Creativity, the Book Fair will feature various writers and artists of different genres in a six day book festival as the region marks 25 years since it declared its autonomy from the larger Somalia.
Fusing creativity and leadership, the organisers of the event note the book fair will explore the correlation and opportunities in which art can enhance leadership. Reads a statement from the book fair website, “The relationship between leaders and the community they serve, is one that transcends time, space and fields of work. Using art, culture, and creativity, can we imagine a more transparent, value-based leaders-community relationship that can make our aspirations more concrete, and less emotional?
Authors from Somalia, the diaspora and countries such as Ghana, Kenya and Uganda among others will make key presentations during the 6 days event.