DAILY NEWS FROM MAMLAKAT KALAHARI 18 May 2020
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EDITOR:
Afraa al Abid
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KALAHARI LEADS THE WORLD IN CULTURE!
BRILLIANT DISPLAY ORGANIZED BY SIR EGO!
KALAHARI HISTORY, CULTURE, AND ART!
KALAHARI FESTIVAL DAY!
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Sir Ego Manatiso highlighted Kalahari's preeminence among the cultures of the known world when he mounted a spectacular exhibition on Kalahari Festival Day. The Festival settled into 3 main themes: History and the role of the Royal Family in the founding of Kalahari; the amazing new inventions that Sir Ego and others are developing; and, inevitably when Kalaharians are involved: partying, dancing, eating, and drinking.
The King spoke from the heart as he introduced Professor Ego:
HISTORY AND THE ROYAL FAMILY
Kalaharians are familiar with the story of King Hassan ibn Trrrol's ancestor, Hamdoelilah ibn Trrrol, who led his people on "The Great March," which ended in the fruitful land we now call Kalahari.
The King spoke from the heart as he introduced Professor Ego:
Honourable
friends, creme de la creme of Kalahari, also on behalf of my wife Queen Dara
and the collected Ministers Afraa and Magdy, I want to thank you for attending
this grand opening of the Trrrol Educational Centre.
This is a
great day for the Kingdom. Not long ago,
a learned man immigrated to Kalahari. He
arrived on our shores and wanted to teach the citizens. He has worked
tirelessly to develop classes for all of us.
He has impressed the king with his visionary approach to education. At
my first encounter he impressed me by his wisdom and knowledge and I discussed
with my wife the Queen Dara. We feel that education is a source for welfare in
our country and we decided to use a part of the Ibn Trrrol treasures for a
subsidy to Professor Ego Manatiso
You are
invited to look at the result of this funding in the hands of the Professor. I
am confident that we will all learn from his teachings. And for this occasion,
I nominate him as Director of the Trrrol Educational Centre.
(Loud applause)
And Professor Ego modestly replied:
My King. Esteemed
ladies and gentlemen. I am honoured to be addressing you all today .. and don't worry, I shall not bore you with
a long speech!!!
Before I
begin however, I would like to say a very big thank you to Princess Nathalie
and all the others who have contributed to the wonderful spread of food and
drink!!!
I felt very
privileged when the King asked me to create an Educational Centre in Kalahari
as this was a very real opportunity for me to contribute to a community that I
have adopted as my own and come to love over recent months. I'm sure you will
agree, education in all its forms enriches society, fosters innovation and creativity,
and allows communities to thrive and prosper.
Some of you
will be aware there has been some debate around whether to create a school but
questions were, rightly, raised over the value of such a venture and so the
creation of an Education Centre fulfils both the needs to provide education and
many other opportunities for the community to engage in sharing knowledge and
expertise.
The Centre
itself will offer numerous opportunities for everyone: it will continue as a
public library for all to access books and scrolls and for group and individual
classes to be held. I have been pleasantly surprised by how many people have
come forward to offer suggestions for lessons and other learning opportunities
with suggestions ranging from:
...an
introduction to psychology
...maintaining
a hareem
...specialist
horticultural techniques
...basic
skills for slaves
...and a
full curriculum focused on human reproduction.
As you might
have guessed, interest in the latter subject area has been quite high. The Centre
will also act as a museum and an interactive exhibition space for numerous collections.
As you will see, this facility is currently host to an exhibit on the history
of Kalahari and the Royal Family. Many more collections are planned including
one of the works and thoughts of one of the world's current intellectual
leaders - Leonardo Da Vinci.
I must, at
this point, give great thanks to Minister Afraa for her contributions of both
knowledge and images for the current exhibition. Her Chronicles of Kalahari are
a detailed and fascinating source of information on Kalahari and what you see
in the exhibition is just a small amount of what can be found in the Minister's
Chronicle. There is a magic link in the exhibition to her full Chronicles - I
recommend everyone read them.
Finally, on
the top floor you will find a working science laboratory able to conduct
leading-edge research into many of the new areas of science such as plant and
fish production and new magic energies. Indeed, so new is some of the science
that I confess even I don't know what some of the machines do yet so, please,
do not press any of the buttons or levers as I can't guarantee what will
happen!!!!
I very much
hope you will enjoy this new addition to our kingdom and please do keep giving
me suggestions for lessons, exhibitions, or other developments that will best
serve our community.
Thank you.
HISTORY AND THE ROYAL FAMILY
Kalaharians are familiar with the story of King Hassan ibn Trrrol's ancestor, Hamdoelilah ibn Trrrol, who led his people on "The Great March," which ended in the fruitful land we now call Kalahari.
The exhibit paid special attention o the role King Hassan ibn Trrrol, and his predecessors have played in creating the cultural centre of the known world. Particular attention was paid to the lovely Queen Dara, as well as Princess Nathalie, the Royal Caterer.
The elderly King also received his due:
though many of the weapons he brought into battle
seemed surprisingly unused:
ADVANCES IN SCIENCE
Kalaharians were attracted to the top floor of the exhibit to see some of the scientific marvels that Kalahari's researchers and wizards are pursuing and developing.
CELEBRATION
And Kalaharians did what they do best: PARTY!
CELEBRATION
And Kalaharians did what they do best: PARTY!
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BREAKING NEWS!
KING HASSAN IBN TRRROL TO MAKE THE HAJJ TO MECCA!
LEAVE TAKING CELEBRATION SET FOR 29 MAY 2020
THE PERILOUS JOURNEY WILL TAKE 4 TO 6 WEEKS!
Greetings my beloved people!
For some time now, the burden of Kingship has weighed heavily on my shoulders. In my desire to better the lives of all my subjects, I have been involved in so many stressful situations that have taken their toll on Trrrol.
My love for Kalahari burns as brightly as ever, but I believe it may be time for me to take the Hajj to Mecca, and to use this 4 to 6 week period to refresh myself, in order to carry on the labors of Kingship.
In my place, I am appointing as Grand Vizier of Kalahari my trusted friend and ally Sir Ego Manatiso. He will have full authority in all matters Kalahari. In addition, my beautiful (and much more intelligent than I) Queen Dara will remain in the Palace and hold moral authority over the Kingdom. I am sure all in Kalahari-my Ministers and residents-will support them, as they have always supported me.
On 29 May, I will leave Kalahari on the Hajj, and there will be some ceremony before I leave on my journey.
Be assured that you all will remain in my heart and mind as I make this dangerous journey to Mecca.
Your grateful King.
Hassan ibn Trrrol
Lion of the Desert
All Kalaharians wish the King good health,
and a very celibate pilgrimage to Mecca!
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and peace and beauty as well!
Afraa al Abid
Kalahari Herald
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