Buraanbur: Somali Culture, Dance, Poetry for Women

Sat Apr 18
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Experience a mesmerizing performance of buraanbur, a Somali form of dance, music, and poetry performed by and for women. Come learn about beautiful buraanbur and Somali culture, from the local artist and educator, Amina Abdirahman. This event will be in Soomalli and English. It is appropriate for women.

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.  

Waxay la kulmaan bandhig faneed xamaasad leh oo buraanbur ah, oo ah qaab Soomaaliyeed oo qoob ka ciyaar, muusig iyo gabayo ah oo ay qaadaan dumarka iyo dumarka. Kaalay wax ka baro buraanburka quruxda badan iyo dhaqanka Soomaalida, oo ay ka baratay fanaanada iyo baraha deegaanka, Aamina Cabdiraxmaan. Dhacdadani waxay noqon doontaa Soomalli iyo Ingiriis. Barnaamijkan waxaa loogu talagalay daawadayaasha haweenka.

a photograph of a woman wearing Somali clothing, sitting playing a drum at a microphone

All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 503.988.5123 or email help@multcolib.org 2-3 days before a program.