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Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by Sanromeo(m): 10:11am On Dec 18, 2018 |
Akure the capital city of Ondo State yesterday come alive as Akeredolu declared open the 2018 Art Festival tagged “2018 ARTFEST” The city was agog with funfairs as Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, rode on a cart from the Governor’s office through Nepa roundabout to the International Culture and Event Center (DOME) to mark the beginning of a week long activities aimed at showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the State. Both the young and the old, women and men and people from far and near joined the train on a road show to dance round part of the state capital as part of the activities marking the opening ceremony of the ARTFEST. The Governor was radiating with joy as he acknowledged cheers from residents of the town who drove past the heavy crowd embedded in the fun train. At the NEPA neighborhood market, market women and other residents of the town, trooped out en masse to hail the Governor who rode humbly in a cart pulled by a white horse. The Governor finally declared the 2018 ARTFEST opened on a colorful stage within the premise of the DOME. Firework greeted the opening speech as the crowd and other residents of the state were treated to an awesome experience with the display of fireworks which lasted for over 10 minutes. Governor Akeredolu appreciated the ministry of Arts and Culture for making the event possible. He also thanked the Oshodi Art Gallery for partnering with the state to organise such colorful event. The Governor promised that the ARTFEST would be better next year with lots of funfair. The ARTFEST is aimed at generating a financial forecast of over hundred million. The programme will also create awareness and promote of works of Arts, Culture and Tourism potentials of the State. The one week 2018 ONDOFEST programme is proudly festival of arts, music, drama and cultural celebration in the state, our heritage and diversity, with active cultural troops participation from the 18 local government areas of the state. The Festival will also feature: Agro Tourism, Mountain Racing, Food and Drinks Festival, Open Air Film Show, Fashion Show, Book and Literature, Choreography, Award Night, Face Painting, Tourist Sightseeing and Afro -Modern Fashion Carnival. The opening event was shortly followed by an official Art exhibition at the DOME. http://sunshineintegrity.com/2018/12/18/art-festival-begins-in-ondo/ 4 Likes
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Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by barule: 12:11pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
Cute 1 Like |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by barule: 12:11pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
First to comment |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by Kenekingisback: 12:12pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
N6bln spent So there is Oshodi in Ondo State 4 Likes |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by EmekaBlue(m): 12:12pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
calabar still rules 4 Likes |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by jasper042(m): 12:12pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
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Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by Heywhizzy(m): 12:12pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
Why the festival con be like ordinary street carnival They should go to calabar and learn a thing or two 3 Likes |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by bedspread: 12:13pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
This Man is Really Changing the face of Ondo State! 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by Nobody: 12:19pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
bedspread:which man abeg? 3 Likes |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by brightisodje(m): 12:24pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
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Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by crestedaguiyi: 12:34pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
copy copy pigs |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by elyte89: 12:37pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
A whole state carnival be like children party for surulere 1 Like |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by Nomesky: 12:38pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
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Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by yrex01(m): 12:39pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
elyte89:is it paining u ? 2 Likes |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by Toluobaeko11: 12:40pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
Heywhizzy: At least they're starting from somewhere now. Rome was not built in a day. Just learn and appreciate little things at times! 6 Likes |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by ehinmowo: 12:40pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
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Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by Ayobami7(m): 12:48pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
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Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by dam2000(m): 12:59pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
bedspread:stop talking rubbish |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by yeman1(m): 1:00pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
What has this man done to Ondo state development? |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by MufasaRebirth: 1:01pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
I see hungry people |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by bedspread: 1:07pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
dam2000: Never mind! I know |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by Charly68: 1:24pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
Aketi ! When has this become an achievement in power? |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by Wizklynd23(m): 1:33pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
barule:
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Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by Godfullsam(m): 2:34pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
When are we gonna have a good and responsible governor in Ondo state An oil producing state with the largest bitumen deposit in Africa |
Re: Colourful Photos From 2018 Ondo State Art Festival by ayfay047(f): 3:01pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
ONDO STATE IS A PLACE OF PRIDE!!! The sunshine state. All other state na so so yeye ooh! I'm proud of Aketi and my state. |
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