2023 Somali Cultural Festival
The Somali Cultural Festival was held June 10th 5-10 PM at the Hilde Performance Center, including Somali performances, poetry, henna, and more!
Featured Performers:
Hodan Abdirahman
Singer & Songwriter
Hodan Abdirahman Osman is one of the most popular Somali artists in the nation. She entered the music scene in 2002 and rose to prominence through recording iconic and joyful songs that many Somali people know today.
Nimcaan Hilaac
Singer & Songwriter
Niman Abdourahman Hassan (also known as Nimcaan Hilaac) is a Somali singer and songwriter. He is the owner and founder of Hillaac Music Records.
Highlights from 2023
Thank you to our special guests!
On June 10th, 2023, we held the second annual Somali Cultural Festival at Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth. We had many participants from Plymouth and other neighboring cities, and we thank you for the overwhelming support and feedback on the day of the festival. We thank the following individuals and businesses for their support and attending our event: City of Plymouth Mayor Jeffery Wosje, Representatives Ginny Klevorn, Hodan Hassan, and Samakab, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin, Representative Mohamud Nur, City Council Members Clark and Jamal, Director of Educational Equity Osseo Area Schools ISD 279, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Oseo Public Schools, Duane Wardally, local Somali Businesses, and Martin Mohamed Realty. A big thanks goes toward the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Police for cooperating and helping this event move from idea to reality. We can’t wait to work in partnership to put on another festival in 2023. Check out our sponsorship brochure below for details on how you can be involved!
Help us showcase Somali culture with music performances from prominent Somali artists, dance, and poetry.
Your contribution goes beyond creating a space for connection after limited in-person programming throughout the pandemic.
Your sponsorship help promotes diversity and intercultural appreciation.
Learn more about sponsorship levels and methods of payment by viewing the event slide deck to the left or using the button below to download the slides.
Know of someone who would be interested in sponsoring the event? Feel free to pass along the brochure and send them our way!
2022 Cultural Festival Highlights
The first annual Somali Cultural Festival was held on June 18th, 2022 at Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth, Minnesota. Thank you so much to the local businesses and representatives who showed support for the event, as well as our festival sponsors. This would not have been possible without our partners, including Isuroon, a grassroots organization working for the health and connectedness of Somali women and girls so they and their families can thrive in Minnesota and globally.
