23th Anniversary of Somaliland independence -18.05.14

Posted: Apr, 6th 2015

The Official 18 May committee in Partnership with Somaliland Communities in the UK are delighted present the 23rd anniversary of Somaliland re- independence day.

There will be lectures, discussion focused on issues concerning Somaliland’s future. This year’s 18th may will be a platform to push Somaliland development agenda, priorities and space for new developmental initiatives on health, education, business opportunities and infrastructure to be explored and different pathway for building a sustainable future for Somaliland to be discussed.

The event has also been designed to celebrate the social and cultural developments of the last 23 years in Somaliland and there will be different types of entertainment for young and old. Speakers, discussions, workshops, comedy, music, poetry, reading, drama, family friendly entertainment, documentaries and exhibitions.

Present will be prominent speakers from Somaliland such as Mohamed Biihi; Somaliland Foreign Minister, Hon. Stephen Doughty; MP for Cardiff, Hon. Rushanara Ali: MP for Tower Hamlets, Nadifa Mohamed: Novelist, Ismael Nour Farah; Mayor of Erigabo, Hon. Abdirahman Mahamed Mahamoud; Somaliland MP, Hon. Ahmed Maxamed Dirie; Somalialnd MP and amazing comedians such as, Ibrahim Ismail Sugle (AKA Sooraan) and Issa Abdi Ismail (AKA Jawaan). Entertainments by Ikran Arale, Prince Abdi, Abdi Omar, Hudaydi, Nuur Dalacay, Aar Maanta, Said Hussien, Faysal Yare, Abdirahman Xananteeye, Ali Ahmed Rabi " Seenyo", Aisha- luul Mahamed, Yusra Warsame, Prince Abdi, Abdirahman Abees. and more.

Dress Code: Black Tie.

Date: Sunday 18th May 2018

Location: Troy Hall, 490 Commercial Rd London E1 0HX

Time: 13:00 - 23:00 (GMT)

Ticket: Adults £20 | Children £5 available on the day