Written by ’Wale Olapade
AS the organiser of the biggest street party in Africa, Carnival Calabar flags its series of dry run to prepare the people, tourists and different band contenders for the 2013 edition, Nigerian movie stars have indicated interest in owning a band in the annual carnival.
In addition, this year’s edition of the carnival will take on a more international flavour with more countries such as Brazil, France, Ghana, Rwanda and Egypt indicating that they will be sending bands to the carnival.
This was revealed at a pre-event press conference that took place at the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort at the weekend.
Calabar Carnival celebrant
Speaking at the interactive session, Governor Liyel Imoke, explained that Carnival Calabar is of tremendous value to Cross River State and Nigeria.
“The truth about Nigeria is expressed in Carnival Calabar because it does not discriminate,” the governor explained.
“This carnival is the reflection of Nigeria, the beauty of Nigeria, its uniqueness in design and presentation and like Nollywood, it can change the image of Nigeria.
“There is opportunity for a partnership to grow the carnival and the private sector especially finance houses need to understand and invest in the creative industry because of its potentials.”
According to him, “The partnership can boost the local economy and promote the Cross River brand.”
On the charity content of Carnival Calabar, Imoke explained that the office of his wife, Mrs Obioma Liyel Imoke handles it through an array of activities, adding that a lot comes out of it and would want the press to understand it and project it collectively as a brand.
He described Carnival Calabar as a perfect brand because of its value.
Mrs Obioma Liyel Imoke, wife of the state governor explained that a six-kilometre HIV/AIDS International Day walk meant to create awareness as well as kick against stigmatisation precedes the 32-Day Calabar fiesta.
According to her, there is a series of programmes packaged to raise money for abandoned children, young mothers while the Carnival Calabar Queen is picked as tourism ambassador for the young ones and her responsibility includes visiting schools to advise students against premarital sex.
Mr Nzan Ogbe, Special Adviser Governor’s Office, said the carnival has over the years become an iconic product, which has attained a global acceptance because people all over the world participate.
Ogbe explained that this year’s carnival comes with variety of activities, which includes charity show, sports, culture, dance, singing and a carnival as the icing on the cake.
He promised that this year’s festival would be bigger and better than the previous events with participants from Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Cameroon, Rwanda and some other West African countries.
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AS the organiser of the biggest street party in Africa, Carnival Calabar flags its series of dry run to prepare the people, tourists and different band contenders for the 2013 edition, Nigerian movie stars have indicated interest in owning a band in the annual carnival.
In addition, this year’s edition of the carnival will take on a more international flavour with more countries such as Brazil, France, Ghana, Rwanda and Egypt indicating that they will be sending bands to the carnival.
This was revealed at a pre-event press conference that took place at the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort at the weekend.
Calabar Carnival celebrant
Speaking at the interactive session, Governor Liyel Imoke, explained that Carnival Calabar is of tremendous value to Cross River State and Nigeria.
“The truth about Nigeria is expressed in Carnival Calabar because it does not discriminate,” the governor explained.
“This carnival is the reflection of Nigeria, the beauty of Nigeria, its uniqueness in design and presentation and like Nollywood, it can change the image of Nigeria.
“There is opportunity for a partnership to grow the carnival and the private sector especially finance houses need to understand and invest in the creative industry because of its potentials.”
According to him, “The partnership can boost the local economy and promote the Cross River brand.”
On the charity content of Carnival Calabar, Imoke explained that the office of his wife, Mrs Obioma Liyel Imoke handles it through an array of activities, adding that a lot comes out of it and would want the press to understand it and project it collectively as a brand.
He described Carnival Calabar as a perfect brand because of its value.
Mrs Obioma Liyel Imoke, wife of the state governor explained that a six-kilometre HIV/AIDS International Day walk meant to create awareness as well as kick against stigmatisation precedes the 32-Day Calabar fiesta.
According to her, there is a series of programmes packaged to raise money for abandoned children, young mothers while the Carnival Calabar Queen is picked as tourism ambassador for the young ones and her responsibility includes visiting schools to advise students against premarital sex.
Mr Nzan Ogbe, Special Adviser Governor’s Office, said the carnival has over the years become an iconic product, which has attained a global acceptance because people all over the world participate.
Ogbe explained that this year’s carnival comes with variety of activities, which includes charity show, sports, culture, dance, singing and a carnival as the icing on the cake.
He promised that this year’s festival would be bigger and better than the previous events with participants from Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Cameroon, Rwanda and some other West African countries.
Photo-source:http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=892524
WE CAN PLAN YOUR TRIP TO CALABAR CANIVAL CONTACT US 08135146188 (CHRISAGE TOUR)
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