Bayelsa Emerges Overall Winner Of NAFEST 2013
Bayelsa state has emerged the overall winner of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST 2013).
Yenagoa the capital of Bayelsa state came alive as it played host to
contingents from the different states in the country for the 27th
celebration of the National Festival of Arts and Culture popularly known
as NAFEST, with the theme “culture, peace and national transformation”.
States in Nigeria converged in Yenagoa with an explosion of colours
and attires, displaying their varied culture and tradition to foster a
healthy exchange of culture which promotes unity in the country.
The states later competed against themselves, even though it was
referred to as a brotherly competition; winners emerged at the end of
the week long stay in Bayelsa state which climaxed yesterday.
The festival began with a very entertaining march parade of the different states, each making effort to knock off the other.
Then the speeches began which heralded the formal opening of the festival.
The Executive Director of the National Council of Arts and Culture,
Mwajim Maidugu in his opening remarks said NAFEST has always showcased
and propagated our collective heritage for national development
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Chief Edem Duke commended Bayelsa state, for hosting the event.
The governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson, who represented
President Goodluck Jonathan expressed pleasure with the choice of the
theme saying it’s in line with efforts made by his administration to
transform Nigeria into a virile and prosperous nation while declaring
the event open.
After several colourful cultural displays and healthy competitiveness
amongst the states, Bayelsa state the host state was announced as the
overall winner of the 2013 NAFEST on Saturday during the closing
ceremony.
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