Guest speakers:
Athman Lali Omar (opening remarks)
Prof.
Mohamed Abdulaziz (keynote address)
Poets (read poetry excerpts):
Ustadh Ahmad Nassir Juma Bhalo
Ustadh Mahmood Ahmad Abdulkadir Mau
Musical performers:
Mombasa
Taarab
Gonda group from the Malindi District Cultural Association
women's Vugo group
The opening ceremony for "The Meanings of Popular Culture:
Perspectives from the East African Coast" was held inside the
historic Fort Jesus on Friday, 21 July, 2006.
(click image for Ft. Jesus Museum
site)