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A dance in gratitude for the rain in 1960‘s Somalia. Credit: East African Archive
The Somali Archive45,362 views • 5 months ago
Somali Salt Industry, During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, European colonial rule changed the existing Somali salt trade. In Italian Somaliland, salt production became more industrialized. The Hafun (Dante) salt works, developed in the 1930s, became a major commercial enterprise, producing large quantities of salt for export to markets including India and the Far East. British Somaliland relied mainly on traditional salt production around Zeila, with salt traded inland toward Ethiopia. Colonial policies, borders, and foreign trade monopolies later restricted some of these traditional markets. Credit: Majabestories (TikTok)
The Somali Archive17,174 views • 1 month ago
Khadra Dahir Cige was one of the most famous Somali female singers of the 1970s. Born in Hargeisa in 1957, she joined the Waaberi music troupe in 1974 and became renowned for her powerful love songs and emotional performances. She was often called “Hooyada Jacaylka” (Mother of Love) and remains a celebrated figure in Somali music. RIP, She passed away in 2022 at the age of 65.
The Somali Archive28,211 views • 4 months ago
The Guntiino is a traditional dress worn by Somali women. It is a long piece of fabric wrapped elegantly around the body and is often worn during weddings, festivals, and other special occasions. The Guntiino represents Somali culture, beauty, and heritage.
The Somali Archive18,133 views • 4 months ago
The Shabley is a traditional Somali folk dance commonly performed during weddings, cultural festivals, and social celebrations. It is characterized by synchronized footwork, rhythmic body movements, and collective participation, reflecting values of social cohesion, cultural identity, and communal celebration within Somali society.
The Somali Archive18,444 views • 4 months ago
If anyone here is familiar with this culture, I’d be grateful for your insight.
The Somali Archive13,853 views • 4 months ago
Odkac or Muqmad? traditional somali oil preserved meat but make it quick boiled, washed then fried in oil and ghee we use vegetable stock powder instead of salt for more flavour, personal preference but we'll never go back cinnamon, cardamom and ghee to finish same taste, fraction of the time. Credit: Oudie
The Somali Archive10,265 views • 2 months ago
