Somalis celebrate 20th anniversary
Tuesday December 22, 2015
The Somali Community Services of Seattle celebrates its 20th anniversary with a party filled with food, dance and fellowship.
From left, Ikran Elmi, 15; Hibo Elmi, 17; Ayan Elmi, 18; and Rukiya Elmi, 24, perform a Somali Dhaanto dance and song in traditional guntiino garments at the recent Somali Community Services of Seattle’s 20th-anniversary party at the Filipino Community Center. (Bettina Hansen/The Seattle Times)
Traditional pastries, rice, stews and bread were served, and art was auctioned off to raise money for the center.
Somali youth performed traditional song and dance, swathed in white garments, and community members gave speeches to show the impact Somali Community Services has had on their lives.
The event raised about $6,000, but more donations are needed
