A story has it that once a weary traveller came to a nomadic family by dusk. Unable to continue on with his journey, he decided to stay the night with the family that night. But due to the rainless season, the family had nothing much to offer. Noticing this, the guest did not expect a [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Somali Hospitality II
Posted in Cultural heritage, Gabayo, Poetry, Somali, Somali Culture, Somali Nomads, Somali Poetry, Somali Traditions, Somalia on May 26, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Somali Hospitality
Posted in Creative Non-Fiction, Creative Writing, Cultural heritage, Family, Gabayo, Poetry, Somali, Somali Culture, Somali Nomads, Somali Poetry, Somali Traditions, Somalia, Travels, tagged Creative Non-Fiction, Creative Writing, Cultural heritage, Family, Gabayo, Poetry, Somali, Somali Culture, Somali Customs, Somali Nomads, Somali Poetry, Somalia, Traditional Heritage, Travels on May 24, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Somalis are renowned for their hospitality. Though in their breast lies an indomitable spirit, sculpted by the asperity of their surroundings, Somalis are generally a pleasant people with a keen eye for generosity and are known to indulge in the pleasures of conviviality.
In the vast arid countryside, where the nomadic settlers roam, hospitality is of [...]
Sorry
Posted in Life, Random observations on May 21, 2008 | 9 Comments »
Dear Friends and Fellow Bloggers,
Please accept my sincere apologies for I have neglected this corner of mine for a very long time. Though I have no very good reasons to explain my long hiatus, I have been inundated with work and moving houses but will resume posting (hopefully regularly) from now on.
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