In an effort to revive and promote the wealthy cultural heritage of Ogbomosoland in Oyo State, the Ogbomosoland Committee for Tradition and Tourism has introduced the date and programme of occasions for the maiden version of the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival.
The Chairman of the Ogbomosoland Committee for Tradition and Tourism, Prince Williams Adeleye, whereas addressing journalists at a press convention held on the palace of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, on Thursday, August 8, 2024, stated the carnival was scheduled to happen in Ogbomoso from December 19 – 23, 2024.
In his speech, Adeleye, a former media Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, stated the cultural competition was a part of His Imperial Majesty Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye Orumogege III’s 25-year improvement plan to spice up the financial system of Ogbomosoland.
In response to him, “Ogbomosoland, a conglomeration of over 1,000 communities spanning 5 native authorities areas, is famend for its wealthy agricultural heritage, various cultural traditions, and thriving tourism potential. The individuals are endowed with a vibrant cultural heritage, together with historic palaces, shrines, cultural festivals, deities, masquerades, and a wide range of conventional delicacies.
“We are actually working in the direction of rejuvenating the cultural heritage and showcasing it to the world, with the intent of selling peace, creating jobs, and growing the town economically,” stated Prince Adeleye.
He added that the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival will characteristic a various lineup of actions, together with the Egungun competition, the Odun Oole Oba (a conventional delicacies competition), the Oba Ghandi Golf event, a masquerade parade, conventional delicacies shows, stage performs, musical concert events, and others.
Adeleye additionally disclosed that Ogbomoso-born worldwide artiste, Mr. Alexander Akande Abolore, popularly often called 9ice, might be formally unveiled because the face of the competition throughout the unveiling of the emblem and stakeholders’ discussion board, the date of which might be introduced quickly.
“The committee has been working intently with conventional rulers, native stakeholders, and the Federal and state governments to make sure the success of the maiden version and subsequent editions of the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival.
“Many international locations, together with the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Kenya, South Africa, and Rwanda, have thrived on tourism. And we’re aligning with the place of the federal and state governments in selling home tourism, arts, and Tradition,” Prince Adeleye added.
The Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival presents an thrilling alternative for cultural lovers, vacationers, and collaborators to expertise the colourful heritage of Ogbomosoland.
The committee invitations all stakeholders, sponsors, and events to hitch in making the maiden version a convincing success.
Additionally, in his comment, the Oyo state Commissioner for Data and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, stated the thought of the carnival was to boost and consolidate the tradition of Ogbomoso and to open the eyes of the world to the potentials in Ogbomoso.
He added that His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye has been transferring world wide to advertise tradition and custom, in addition to restore the boldness of Ogbomoso indigenes within the Diaspora and at house, on the necessity to align together with his 25-year improvement plan and help the imaginative and prescient for financial improvement of the traditional metropolis.
