Ekiti West Champions Yoruba Culture and Tourism Festival Promotion
Yoruba people have a most refined culture in the world, the
uniqueness of the culture
was in the
past been cherished
by
other tribes
of the world due to its
moral
discipline and
standard ethic of
living . But it is regrettable to know that
the glory of the much valued culture is gradually fading away sequel to
the
inability of the
custodians of history to impact
the knowledge
and
the
speed at which
foreign culture is
influencing others.
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| Traditional Dancers |
Yoruba
culture
has
a good moral value
embedded in it, it
accorded respects for the elders, honest and
good moral discipline
all which are now
been replaced by
gross indiscipline and
moral failures
among the youth who are
suppose to be protagonists of the
cultural rejuvenation.
Several effort have
been made by scholars and stakeholders in the region to restore Yoruba culture
back to its rightful position and ensure a dignifying
society with high moral value
but it
most effort were either theoretical or not back up with actions.
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| SUBEB Commissioner 11 Ekiti state Mr Awotiku and His wife | With the Regent of Erio |
Unlike the theoretical effort
made by some people, the management of
Kayegbo Communication in conjunction with
Star Rock View Hotel
Erio
Ekiti
last week began a new trend
toward
developing tourism and
cultural heritage
in the state by
organizing
the first ever
Ekiti West
Cultural
Festival
A week long programme which grand finale was held at
Seliat Meyibinu Hall at Star Rock view
Hotel Erio Ekiti features
traditional dance, cultural display, drama and presentation of award
to personalities and organization, had in attendance , traditional
rulers from Ekiti state, representative
of state governor, various cultural organization, tourist students
among others .
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| Drama |
In an interaction with
FEEDBACK reporter,
Chief
Oguniyi Morakinyo, the
chief
organizer and chairman of Kayegbo Communication said,they were encouraged by
the positive posture of Governor Kayode Fayemi’s administration toward
the development and promotion of cultural
and tourism in the state. Of particular note is the grand development on going
at Ikogosi Warm/Cold Spring Resort and the endorsement of Ekiti parapo Resort
and Museum of War History at Okemesi.
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| Morodayo cultural Troupe displaying the Award |
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| Cross Section of the Hall |
He said further
that “Ekiti West local government is bless
with a lot of natural resources and tourism potentials that can be of great
economic advantage to the community and the state at large, the area has a
large expanse of farmland which is very fertile for food and cash crops, there
is also opportunity for investment and commercial ventures it is richly blessed
with historical sites and gift of human nature”.
Highlighting the tourism potentials in the local government, Chief Morakinyo stated that Ekiti West
is the home of the prestigious Ikogosi Warm Spring, Arinta water fall,
Erio hill where religious activities
began in the country, Ehinle shrine, where Ekiti parapo war started and the museum of war history at
the first meeting point in 1877 of Ekiti
parapo war heroes and Agbonna hill which is one of the highest hill in the
country.
Speaking on the involvement of Star Rockview Hotel Erio
Ekiti, the proprietor Alhaji Yahaya Idris said, the management of the hotel has
been involved in promoting tourism and cultural activities in the state. “We
are into hospitality business not only to make money but also to support
tourism and cultural activities in our community, and as you can see we have
the hotel located at the valley of the Prayer Mountain where those who come for
religious tourism can actually come and relax, people can come for picnic,
seminars and all kind of event”.
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| Chief Morakinyo, presenting an Award to rep of Wale Ojo Lanre, Mr. Abiodun Dada |
He said further that “Star Rock view Hotel has a taste of
modern facilities such as standard
rooms, multipurpose hall which can accommodate about 500 people at a
time, a large parking space
bar with
exotic wines and drinks and 24 hrs internet services”.
He however appealed to the local government
to help worked on the road leading to the Rock view hotel and call for improved
patronage from both the local and the state government.
“At star rock view hotel, we pay our tax, we don’t not
default and i think the government should
patronize us, they can have be having their seminars and conferences
here we have the facilities for that and our prices are affordable”.
The Regent of Erio-Ekiti Princess Adetokunbo Adejoke Ojo in
an interaction with FEEDBACK applauded
the organizers of the event for coming up with such ideas and expresses
optimism that the initiatives will set a phase for others to emulate. She also pledge her commitment to
support activities that
will promote culture and tourism
development in Erio and Ekiti at
large.
While commending governor Kayode Fayemi and the Local
government chairman for the transformational
effort in the state urge the people to continue to cooperate with
the government so as to take the state
to a greater height.
On the bandstand was Moradayo Cultural troupe which
entertained people with Ekiti
traditional song while the traditional magicians also display
their talents.
Several people who spoke with
FEEDBACK commended the organizers of the event
and
express optimism
that if
they were encouraged by the government
and other nongovernmental organizations
and
multinational
company, there will
be a rapid takeover from the
present
situation.
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| Oke Imesi group |
The
commissioner 11 for Ekiti state Universal
Basic Education Mr Awotiku
in an
interview
with FEEDBACK
informed that the
state
government
have formulated
policies that
will encourage the
growth and
promotion of Yoruba culture in the
state “ Ekiti people
are known to
be
morally sound, principled and
discipline , and we
consider this as an important aspect that
must be handled carefully and that is why the governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi
directed that
cultural activities must be
encourage in schools.
The Tourism Editor of
Nigeria Tribune Comrade Wale Ojo Lanre
was honoured Cultural Ambassador of the Year, while many others including
governor Kayode,Fayemi and his wife
Erelu Bisi Fayemi, two commissioners, House of Rep Member, House of Assembly
Member, Council Chairman, and some distinguish personalities were
also honoured with various
awards.
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