Past Event
Access Information
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About This Event
– This event takes place in Gallery 2 at Whitechapel Gallery
– You do not need a ticket to attend, however capacity is limited so we advise you to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
– This event is suitable for all ages.
– We are unable to provide British Sign Language interpretation for this event
– We are unable to provide live closed captioning or CART for this event.
– This event last approximately 5 hours. There are no rest breaks currently scheduled during this event.
Transport
– To the best of our knowledge, there are no planned disruptions to local transport on the date of the event.
– Our nearest train station – Aldgate East Underground (1 min) is not wheelchair accessible. The closest wheelchair accessible stations are Whitechapel (15 min), Shoreditch High Street (15 min) or Liverpool Street (15 min).
– Free parking for Blue Badge holders is available at the top of Osborn Street in the pay and display booths for an unlimited period. Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis.
AROOS: Ceremony, a ritual of belonging.
“You must marry your soul.
That wedding is the way.”
– Mawlan Jalaluddin Rumi
Launching the theme of Aroos for Numbi Fest 2024-2025, join us for a vibrant festival programme of live performance across dance, poetry, literature, visual arts, music and soundscape.
Aroos explores the figurative and metaphorical development of wedding ceremony and ritual in Somali culture, to understand its role in the formation and expression of identity and belonging. The programme blurs boundaries between ‘tradition’ and ‘modernity’ in the context of globalism, diaspora and coloniality. At the nexus of many global narratives of place and belonging, Somali culture is uniquely placed to explore these ideas.
At the heart of Numbi is an attempt to create cultural dialogue, understanding and offer opportunities for the community.
In partnership with Numbi Arts.
For more amazing content follow @numbiarts and @somalimuseumuk on Instagram.
Please note: our spaces have limited capacities and the event will operate on a first come first served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Auditorium
6.00 Welcome
6.15 Talk: Weddings as Living Archives, with Hodan Elmi
6.45 Film: Cross-currents: Somali life on film from 1970s -1990s
Gallery 2
6.00 DJ Elmi Original, Henna, Photobooth
7.00 Welcome
7.20 Presentations: Numbi Arts Young Participants
7.35 Poetry: Ayan Aden and Nomadic Libaax
8.10 Talk: Zainab Dahir on AROOS – Dhaqan, wedding cultures and Youm Al Arafat
8.30 Dance & Poetry: Canab Cuud & Special Guests
8.50 Poetry: Sukina Noor
9.10 Break
9.50 Music: Qaraami Ensemble
10.30 Music: MoYah
