{"id":262,"date":"2025-04-05T09:11:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T09:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/?post_type=update&#038;p=262"},"modified":"2025-04-06T18:22:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T18:22:11","slug":"ssc-khatumo-state-13th-anniversary-celebration","status":"publish","type":"update","link":"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/update\/ssc-khatumo-state-13th-anniversary-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC Khatumo State 13th Anniversary Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"bde-section-262-100 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-262-101 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-262-102 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-262-103 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-262-104 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3839-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3839-1.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3839-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3839-1-1024x772.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3839-1-768x579.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\"><div class=\"bde-text-262-147 bde-text\">\nJanuary 2025\n<\/div><h2 class=\"bde-heading-262-105 bde-heading\">\nSSC Khatumo State 13th Anniversary Celebration\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-262-106 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>The 13th anniversary celebration of the SSC Khatumo State of Somalia, organized by SSC Org, was a momentous occasion that highlighted the state\u2019s achievements, progress, and cultural heritage. The event blended\u00a0<strong>insightfyl panel discussions, cultural performances and meaningful community engagement<\/strong>. These elements provided profound insights into the region\u2019s rich history, vibrant cultural heritage, and ongoing development<\/p>\n<p>The celebration was honored by the participation of\u00a0<strong>Garaad Jamac Garaad Ismaaciil<\/strong>, a distinguished leader whose presence underscored the historical importance of the occasion. In his address, he offered profound reflections on SSC Khatumo\u2019s journey, illuminating key aspects of its past while highlighting the enduring resilience that continues to shape its future.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-video-262-107 bde-video\">\n<div class=\"ee-video-container\">\n            <video class=\"ee-video\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/831ea4d1-40a2-47fd-ae90-d17d53f09b9f-1.mp4\"\n                               controls='true'                                loop='true'                                controlsList=\"nodownload\"                playsinline\n        >\n        <\/video>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bde-columns-262-109 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-262-110 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-262-113 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<h4><strong>Garaad Jama Garaad Ismaicils opening speech<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-video-262-111 bde-video\">\n<div class=\"ee-video-container\">\n            <video class=\"ee-video\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/copy_4D30FA6B-7E3B-41C0-933C-102DCE04287A.mp4\"\n                               controls='true'                                loop='true'                                controlsList=\"nodownload\"                playsinline\n        >\n        <\/video>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-262-114 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>During the event, author Kerstin Lundell presented Garaad Jama Garaad Ismaaciil with a personally signed copy of her book\u00a0<em>Det svarta blodet<\/em> as a commemorative gift.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-columns-262-115 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-262-116 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-262-117 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3843-1-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3843-1-1.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3843-1-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3843-1-1-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3843-1-1-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\">\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-262-118 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-262-119 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3840-2.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3840-2.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3840-2-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3840-2-1024x598.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3840-2-768x448.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\">\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-262-120 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>The event featured speeches from prominent community leaders and diaspora members who have played pivotal roles in the development of the SSC regions. These speeches underscored the importance of unity, education, and collaboration in driving progress and fostering connections between the SSC Khatumo State and its global diaspora.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-columns-262-137 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-262-138 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-video-262-140 bde-video\">\n<div class=\"ee-video-container\">\n                                                                        \n                <lite-youtube\n                        videoid=\"CJUL773HaUo\"\n                                                style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/CJUL773HaUo\/maxresdefault.jpg); \"\n                        class=\"ee-video\"\n                        title=\"\"\n                        params=\"&playsinline=0&rel=0&enablejsapi=1\"\n                >\n                <\/lite-youtube>\n                    \n        \n            \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-262-139 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-video-262-141 bde-video\">\n<div class=\"ee-video-container\">\n            <video class=\"ee-video\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/cedb19afe358495c9c791b1052eec9e4-1.mp4\"\n                               controls='true'                                                                controlsList=\"nodownload\"                playsinline\n        >\n        <\/video>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bde-columns-262-142 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-262-143 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-262-145 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/IMG_4341-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/IMG_4341-1.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/IMG_4341-1-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/IMG_4341-1-847x1024.jpg 847w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/IMG_4341-1-768x929.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/IMG_4341-1-1270x1536.jpg 1270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\">\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-262-144 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-262-146 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/IMG_4274-1.png\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\">\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-262-127 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Cultural performances were a highlight of the celebration, with<strong>\u00a0traditional music<\/strong>\u00a0and dance showcasing the\u00a0<strong>rich heritage of the SSC regions<\/strong>. The inclusion of traditional Somali poetry (gabay) further emphasized the community\u2019s pride in its history and resilience, serving as a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit of the SSC Khatumo State.<\/p>\n<p>A panel discussion involving elders and historians provided a platform to explore key topics such as development, education, and opportunities for the SSC Khatumo State and its diaspora. This dialogue underscored the importance of preserving cultural identity while embracing progress and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>The event concluded with an awards ceremony, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. This gesture of appreciation highlighted the collective efforts of those who have worked tirelessly to advance the interests of the SSC Khatumo State and its people.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-columns-262-128 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-262-129 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-262-130 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3824.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3824.jpg 640w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3824-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-262-131 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4276-2.png\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\">\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-262-132 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-262-133 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3833-3.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3833-3.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3833-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3833-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3833-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_3833-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1151px) 100vw, 1151px\">\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-262-134 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><em>Thanks to all participants, speakers and artists who made this anniversary evening an unforgettable experience!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-video-262-135 bde-video\">\n<div class=\"ee-video-container\">\n            <video class=\"ee-video\" src=\"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/E743BBAF-9637-4D40-8E87-11A48AD3A042.mp4\"\n                               controls='true'                                                                controlsList=\"nodownload\"                playsinline\n        >\n        <\/video>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"featured_media":118,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":""},"class_list":["post-262","update","type-update","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/update\/262","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/update"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/update"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/soolsanaagcaynorg.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}