The resulting 18-minute documentary, "Dhaanto," captures not only the traditional Somali dances that have become a fixture of Twin Cities events and TikTok feeds but the importance of keeping them ...

Dhaanto is the name of a traditional Somali dance. It's a dance that mimics the movements of a camel. And so, it's the most popular Somali traditional dance.

Life of young Dhaanto artist. Play. 06:32 (The New York Times) Source: The New York Times. SBS Somali View Podcast Series. Get the SBS Audio app. Other ways to listen.

The Somali Cultural Festival aims to "revive and retain" Somali culture in Columbus. This year, the festival will take place on July 1 in Innis Park.