LEWISTON – The fourth annual independence day celebration is to be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Sat. June 30 at the Lewiston Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch Street. The event is free.

Entertainment will include Somali music, dancing, singing, art displays, ethnic clothing and more. Along with African ware for sale will be African food.

Come celebrate our cultural diversity and a chance for us African immigrants to thank our local communities and state of Maine for their support while honoring both our cultures. It’s also a chance to create awareness in the Twin Cities.

Before 1960, Somalia was two separate colonies, the north governed by the English, the south by Italy. Northern Somalia was granted its independence on June 26. The southern portion gained its independence days later, on July 1, and they joined together.

Come and join in the fun and celebrate our joint independence. For more information please call Ahmed at 713-9002 or Said Mohamud, at 777-7757.

– Said Mohamud, chairman, African Immigrants Association, Lewiston.