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In 2011, a group of Somali poets from Butetown walked into the National Theatre Wales office and said they wanted to make a show. Their story became De Gabay, an award-winning play which was performed in February 2013 as part of a National Theatre Wales residency in Butetown. Jukebox Collective dancers were cast to perform and take part in this wonderful production.
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In Somali culture, de gabay (poetry, song) is not only about expression, it is about art. It is about parlaying ideas between contesting groups; about conflict resolution; about philosophy. It is a ritual, and one that plays a lively role in shaping a community.
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