The museum, housed in a 120-year-old facility, features a variety of artefacts, including century-old canoes, fishing traps, and pottery that highlight the traditions and way of life of the region's early inhabitants.
The move has posed a risk to locals walking at night and even business people operating late at night.
The village is also renowned for fishing, with a rich history in dhow building and repairs across the archipelago.
Farid Mohamed’s black coffee is more than just a beverage, it is a symbol of Lamu's rich heritage.
The exhibition showacases Somali art and culture from June 25 to July 26, 2024 in partnership with the National Museums of Kenya.
Gadhis Adha group intends to document its culture including traditional attire, recipes, folk songs, riddles, dances, games, and language.
Participants were treated to a taste of Somali culture ranging from traditional delicacies to songs and dances, dressing code and mock traditional weddings.
The event is geared to celebrate and promote Somali culture in Kenya.
Their reasons include the potential to attract more local and international tourists, thereby creating opportunities for their businesses to thrive.