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On Sunday I am going to Lamu the Island city that is a UNESCO "World Heritage Site".
Lamu's fate (culture and heritage) hangs in the balance so to speak.
The Kenyan government seems intent on turning Lamu into a trading port. There is also strong evidence to suggest that the government is 'dumping' IDPs (internally displaced people) in Lamu.
The 1400 year history of Lamu hangs precariously.
Onward!
Picture and caption Credit
6 comments:
It's so distressing to hear about Lamu, I know some of its history...I hope you have a good time there.
Thank you kindly for your comment eccentricyoruba.
I share your distress hence the visit. It is in part a workshop/conference and a gathering of academics/researchers/activists to think through a coherent 'opposition' to the government's plan.
This is my first trip to Lamu so I am also excited to see the layers of history that 'lives' in the city without cars :)
Peace to you,
Ridwan
Lamu sounds intriguing. Take photos!
Slms...
I hope your efforts are realised there in Lamu. Or at least organised, as such.
Too silent in this quarter!!
You shall have to make up for it by posting a flurry of articles when you return....
(Too demanding? Sorry about that...it's wholly your fault... got used to you being the most 'punctual' blogger I know. Now we're feeling the void :)
*onward*
Hello Dade:
Happy New Year to you and Maty my brother.
So sorry for the very late reply. I am back in South Africa.
I do have lots of pictures of Lamu including a few from an almost disastrous boat ride where we ran out of gas and the too small craft started to take on water.
We were saved about 30 minutes later but not without losing a few brain cells :)
Be well my friend.
Peace,
Ridwan
Salaam Pserean:
I am sorry about the silence in this "quarter" but thank you very much for looking in.
Yes I promise to make it up with a "flurry" of posts in the coming week.
Right now I am in Kimberley with moms where it is raining a lot (unusual for Kimberly) but will be
back in Pretoria to continue with the Lamu project.
I trust you are well. May 2011 bring you peace, health, and happiness.
May it also bring 'us' more of your wonderful posts ... you must "promise" too :)
Be well and thanks again for looking in here.
Peace,
Ridwan
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