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16/05/2008: Submitted for publication via web
HALABUUR, Journal of Somali Literature and Culture
by hal-abuur
HALABUUR, Journal of Somali Literature and Culture
ISSN 0968-9184
A Brief Description
Named after the Somali word for a work of art or literature, the creator of such work, or the concept of “creativity” itself, HALABUUR is an independent, non-political not-for-profit, literary and cultural periodical published bi-annually in Djibouti and London and distributed in other countries in Africa, Europe, North America and the Middle East.
First of its kind, HALABUUR Journal was first launched in London back in 1993 as a bilingual, literary and cultural periodical in English and Somali. Immediately, it met with a warm reception from a wide range of readers, including Somali and non-Somali intellectuals and scholars, educational institutions, and governmental and non-governmental agencies from around the world. Thus, the journal instantly became a prestigious forum for Somali literature and culture. It was seen as unique in its focus, its inclusive approach and the nature and the quality of its contributors. It has also been seen as unique in its combination of scholarship and creativity – it serves as a learned journal and as a forum for creative writing in one; it publishes, in English and Somali, learned articles, poetry, fiction, drama, literary commentary, book reviews, biographies, materials from Somali oral tradition, relevant briefings and more, all by competent scholars and creative writers from around the world.
The journal aims, enter alia, to serve as a forum for exchange and as a vehicle for the rehabilitation and development of Somali literature and culture. It also represents and promotes the great potential of Somali literature as a vehicle for peace, reconciliation and sustainable development.
For more information, including how to obtain the journal, please contact the main office of HALABUUR at:
P O Box 725 Djibouti
Republic of Djibouti
Email: etitor@halabuurcentre.org
Tel. +253 320306
Cell: +253 85 6919
Website: www.halabuurcentre.org
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