Somali Language And Culture Sessions

SOMALI LANGUAGE AND CULTURE SESSIONS

Cultural Artwork by Anisa Hagi

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR

Your facilitator, Farhiya Iman, will act as your guide through 3 exciting Somali language and culture Zoom sessions. You will learn conversational phrases to share with your colleagues, customers/clients/patients, or friends. You’ll also dive into Somali culture exploring things like family roles and religion.

INTRO TO SOMALI LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Have you always wanted to learn more about your Somali neighbors? Join us for three exciting Somali language and culture sessions in St. Cloud!

Your facilitator, Farhiya, will teach you phrases from the Somali language, answer questions about Somali culture, and share the story of her journey to St. Cloud. By the end of the sessions, you’ll know conversational phrases to share with your colleagues, customers, students, clients, patients, or friends. You’ll also be more knowledgeable about aspects of Somali culture, like family roles and religion.

Sign up today — these classes usually fill up fast!

Class Participant Limit: 30

NEXT INTRO COHORT:

  • Thursday, November 30th, December 7th, December 14th
  • Time: 5:30pm
  • Location: Zoom
  • This class will have 3 sessions

Sign up is available on this site!

NEXT ADVANCED COHORT:

  • Thursday, October 26th, November 2nd, November 9th
  • Time: 10:30am – 12pm
  • Whitney Senior Center, in person
  • This class will have 3 sessions

Sign up is available on this site!

ADVANCED SOMALI LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

So, you’ve taken our Intro to Somali Language and Culture class, and it left you wanting more. We’ve designed this advanced class with you in mind!

We invite St. Cloud community members to join us for another three exciting Somali language and culture sessions. Your facilitator, Farhiya, will build upon the Somali phrases you’ve already learned and expand your knowledge of Somali culture to include artwork, poetry, song, and dance!

*Participants must have taken Intro to Somali Language and Culture to attend this class. 

Class Participant Limit: 20

Cultural Artwork by Anisa Hagi

Participant Reviews

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Central MN Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.