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| Governor Okorocha flanked on the left by Miss Nkeiruka Sylvanus and on the right by Mr Paddy Obinna at the opening ceremony of Imo Carnival 2014 |
The rescheduled Imo 2014 Carnival began
in Owerri yesterday with participants marching through Wetheral Road from
Owerri City School before converging on the newly constructed Imo Freedom
Square, showcasing the economic, fun and human development strength of Imo
State.
The participants showcased different
types of bands including the free education band (tertiary), youth must work
band, friendship band, new masquerade band, corporate bands, the governor’s and
Nneoma bands.
The week-long carnival is expected to
attract delegates from more than 16 states and friends from different nations.
It will feature parade of Imo youth/children,
Umuada (maidens) and Umuopara (sons) command performance, contemporary music,
upcoming stars, musical performance, Igbo poetry/folk night, Igbo talk show,
and night of laughter and comedies.
Speaking to journalists at the opening
ceremony of the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Culture and
Chairman 2014 Imo Carnival Committee, Mr Paddy Obinna, also said it would be a
period of self-expression.
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| Cultural dance at the Imo Carnival |
Also speaking, the Secretary of the 2014
Imo Carnival Committee, Miss Nkeiruka Sylvanus, said the committee had established a
carnival village which would be open to all individuals and corporate
organisations throughout the carnival for the people to subscribe to it to
ensure effective publicity.
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