Somewhere in, United States
Friday, January 22, 2010
Today we went to the Somali Cultural Center in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Lots of effort to preserve history and display it to the international and national community are currently being made. Somaliland lacks international recognition which makes such efforts rather difficult, however Ahmed, pictured, working in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and envisions just that. We went to the center to photograph some of the pieces for future projects. It was amazing. Many of these items I've seen or used and many of them I had not. The pillow shocked me because I'd just seen it behind glass at the Cairo Museum a month ago! When I told the Minister and he was surprised. There is SO much history here and must be reclaimed and preserved. This issue is a product of war. The devestation cannot be described but when a country is at war, or has been, sooooo much is lost. Many photographs of my father were destroyed along with our family home in 1988 leaving me to piece together images to even see what he looked like. But of course this issue is much deeper than that. We're talking about history here! Museums destroyed and looted yet the cave paintings remain as well as other historical sites. But they must be reclaimed. I hope to help in this process in any way that I can.
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My girl Ebony! Thank you so much for sharing these photographs. I am delighted to able to watch your maturation in life and the arts. Love you.
Ebony,
Oh...My...Gosh! AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHS. Imagine how jealous I am!
I am so proud of you and happy that you're taking this journey. Please send more as you can. I miss you girl, and can't for you to come back. I've been working on a few things that we need to discuss!
Be safe and blessed.
WOW! You are such and inspiration!
Thank you for sharing your journey with me. I can't wait to share the experience with you one day. Continue to follow your heart. My prayers are with you. Send more pics when you can.
Ebony,
Oh my goodness that is so lovely. I am so happy for you that you are able to pursue your desires. Continue to keep us posted on all of the great things. I look forward to travelling with you and LaShonda as well!!!!!!