Sheikh Mohamed Omar started the ceremony with a word of prayer and summoned all the congregation to Allah\u2019s piety.<\/p>\n
The Program Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr. Abdirisack Farah, the project coordinator addressed the participants and gave a briefing remarks on the accomplishments of the project so far as well the objectives and the intended impact of the project.<\/p>\n He said, \u201cThis project was spearheaded by the Ministry of Information, Communication culture and heritage and PSU is facilitating the implementation\u201d He added, \u201cThe ownership is for all Puntland people\u201d<\/p>\n He expressed that the project objectives are to promote and enhance youth creativity and talent.<\/p>\n The Program has been implemented in four districts of Puntland-namely-Garowe,Galkayo, Gardo and Bosaso.<\/p>\n He said, \u201cIt has been after a long competition that we have today the winners from the four districts\u201d. He added, \u201cWe have 24 person from the four districts\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n He said that the school did a school based competition and 50 students competed where 10 were finalists who made to the district art and culture exhibition and finally at the district art and culture exhibition the best student from each school was selected and that is why they are here after a long way.<\/p>\n Speaking about the young talents the coordinator said, \u201cThere is a lot of potential among the youth- both in school and out of school\u201d He added, \u201cThey have come with arts that could take some days with recognized painters\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThere are many opportunities and the ministry is committed to continue the program and the youth who are brought here at least have the opportunity to network and enhance their skills in arts and poetry\u201d said the project coordinator as he ended the speech.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Halgan Cultural Team<\/strong><\/p>\n The drama had several themes about Somali marriage, Somali life style and the Somali language. The play significantly addressed how art and culture are powerful tools to sooth and builds human relations, mobilize communities, change the consciousness and perceptions of people.<\/p>\n The play also capture how naming of market places in foreign language is abusing the Somali language and the actors encouraged their counterparts to use Somali naming system for their premises.<\/p>\n PSU Vice Chancellor<\/strong><\/p>\n Mohamud Sheikh Hamud, Vice Chancellor of Puntland State University thanked all the participants and he particularly acknowledged the efforts of the young contestants.\u00a0 He said,<\/p>\n \u201cWhat you performed at your district was marvelous and you have all the potential and deserve a credit for your efforts\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n He had been very optimistic about the future of Somali art and culture and he said,<\/p>\n \u201cWe hope you can represent us at regional and national level and we are proud of you\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Local Universities Representatives<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr. Abdurrahman Ibrahim, from East Africa University gave a thanksgiving remarks on behalf of the local universities, Mr. Abdurahman briefly emphasized how considerate it is to revive art and culture and empower young persons.<\/p>\n He said,\u201c This is a very crucial project in revving art and culture\u201d \u201cThe organizers, the participants, the donor and the government deserve a credit for this wonderful work\u201d added Mr. Abdurahman.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Former Good Governance<\/strong> State Minister. <\/strong><\/p>\n Mr. Gaashaan, former state minister addressed the participants and was amazed how the event was organized.<\/p>\n He said, \u201cThe young talented actors have entertained and made us laugh\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n He said that he had been in art and culture festival held at Bosaso with the Somali author and poet-Ahmed Farah Ali (Idajaa) who shared with him that the Somali treasure is not lost since he met with young talented persons.<\/p>\n DG: Ministery of Information, Communication, Culture and Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n the Director General Mr. Abukar Abkey gave very brief remarks. He mentioned that the program was spearheaded by the ministry with the support of USAID through DIA-TIS. He said, \u201cThe program was owned by Puntland with the support of USAID\u201d<\/p>\n For protocol purpose the DG welcomed the Minister for his official remarks, present award to the winners and close the ceremony.<\/p>\n The Minister of Puntland Ministery of Information, Communication, Culture and Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n Mahamud Hassan Soadde The Minister of Information, Communication, Culture and Heritage acknowledged and thanked every individual and institution for their role in participating the event and for their attendance to mark the closing ceremony.<\/p>\n He said, \u201cOn behalf of the ministry and Puntland government I congratulate the organizers for this amazing and wonderful ceremony\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The minister mentioned how they are grateful to DIA-TIS and USAID.<\/p>\n He said, \u201cDIA-TIS and USAID deserve applause for support this iniative\u201d Today we are here to mark the end of the program and the aim was to revive and enhance art and culture revival in Somalia”.<\/p>\n The minister said, \u201cWhen we talk of art and culture- The first thing is your language-That equates your existence\u201d \u201cWe Somalis we don\u2019t give priority to painting but it is one of the arts that is powerful to address human being\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Award Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n As all speeches and drama concluded, The Minister, The DG, the PSU Vice Chancellor and Other officials presented award to the winners and also awarded recognitio The award package comprised of cash, a recognition certificate and a gift.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n ![\"Abdiriak](\"http:\/\/psu.edu.so\/psu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3.jpg\")
<\/a><\/a><\/strong>Self-organized cultural team entertained the participants with a short drama that made all the participants glued to the platform and kept them laughing from the start to the end.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a>n certificates to lead individuals of this program.<\/p>\n