August 14, 2020 –Socotra Online
Reporting: Saad Mohamed Taha
Photography: Ibrahim Youssef –Ahmed Noah –Saeed Ba Wazer
After four days of fair competition among the poets of Socotra, the “Poet of Socotra” Competition ended its events yesterday. The final phase was among three poets with large audience and various artistic and village shows. The winners would be honored in coinciding with the collective wedding, which would be held with blessing of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
Poet Ali Saeed bin Majed Damn Batoti mentioned to Socotra Online that he was very happy for being in the final phase, and wished to win the shield of the poet of Socotra. He also added that the competition would contribute to revive poetry in Socotra, which would be considered as unique kind of poetry. In addition, he expressed his thanks and appreciation to Khalifa Foundation for organizing these events.
Sheikh Ali Mubarak Al Qaisi expressed his thanks and appreciation to the leaders and people of the United Arab Emirates for the great support to the people of Socotra, and mentioned that they came from Qaiso to participate in the Festival.
Ali Abdullah Dafehen, leader of Qalasiyah band for folklore arts, expressed his happiness for participating in the Festival, and considered it as a gathering for various and unique heritage in Socotra. He also expressed his thanks and appreciation to the leaders and people of the United Arab Emirates.