The
festivities continues with a spice of mental development as a seminar centered
around Education on Edo Culture was held at Imaguero Culture Hall on the 19th
of December, 2017 as regards to #Edofest 2017. Some of the speakers present at
the seminar were Hon. Osaze Osemwegie – Ero, Commissioner for Arts, Culture,
Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Dr Osagie Obayuwana, Commissioner of Justice, Dr
S.O Igbinedion and so many others.
The much
talked about Edo festival #Edofest started on the 17th of December, 2017, in a grand style with an open
procession from Ramat Park all the way to King Square Ring Road Benin City . His
Excellency, the deputy speaker of Edo State, Phillip Shaibu, commissioner of
Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Hon. Osaze
Osemwegie - Ero, crown prince of Benin kingdom, Hon Ogbeide Ihama,
members representing the good people of Oredo at the Federal house of
Representative, Nollywood Movie Director Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Desmond
Elliot, other Nollywood actors and dignitaries joined the Carnival procession.
Edo rich cultural heritage was displayed with Benin cultural dance troupe another
groups.
On
the 18th December, 2017, it was a display of different cultural
troupes at the palace of His Royal Majesty of Benin , Oba Ewuare II N’ Ogidigan of
the 18 Local Governments of Edo State. The rich cultural heritage of Edo state was displayed for the delight of all. His Royal
Majesty of Benin, The Commissioner for Art and Culture Hon. Osaze Osemwegie -
Ero, Nollywood film producer Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and other Nollywood stars
were also there to grace the occasion together with other dignitaries in the society.
Edofest
is scheduled to end on 21st December, 2017 with an entertainment and
award night
By Ogodogun Oghenekevwe
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