Somaliland Independence Day

We started the day at 7:30 by observing and ultimately participating in the military and civilian Independence Day parade. We lead the parade passed the President’s reviewing stand. Many Somalis, including many of us, were dressed in the national colors - green, red and white. It was my first time to participate in an independence day in an unrecognized country (i.e. a country according to U.N. criteria doesn’t exist).

Even the camels were celebrating!! 

Complete Independence Day Attire

Me with our guide Guled

Cute Kid

President of Somaliland - Muse Bihi Abdi