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3rd Igbo World Festival of Arts & Culture
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The 3rd Igbo World Festival of Arts and Culture was organized by CISA with the support of several Igbo organizations. The three-day Festival was attended by over a thousand people including hundreds of children and youths who, among other things, participated actively in several cultural presentations. The event took place July 23-25, 2016 at the Igbo Village in Staunton, Virginia, USA.
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Highlights
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Cultural Heritage Showcase
- An opening song titled Nnonu (You’re Welcome) by Igbo children, assisted by Igbo women
- Nkwa Umuagbogho Dance led by Ms Immaculata Ulu
- War Dance led by Mr Jerry Uka
- Igbo Girls Dance
- PILA boys dance led by Mrs Kanayo Ntukogu
- PILA girls 3-part dance presentation
- Mmanwu masquerade presentation led by Chief Okey Ononaku
- Domestic Violence Dramatization by Ms Lilycent Ogbuagu and Chidozie Okoro a.k.a. Mc Chido
- Exhibit of Igbo material culture (cultural artifacts)
- CISA Women’s dance . . . and many more
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In Attendance
- Former Governor of Anambra State and Vice Presidential candidate of Nigeria, Chief Peter Obi
- His Majesty, Eze Chukwuemeka Eri of Eri Kingdom
- Igwe Gibson Nwosu, Eze Uzu II of Awka, Anambra State
- Igwe Dr. Emeka Ilouno of Ifitedunu, Anambra State
- Members and representatives of numerous Igbo organizations from the United States and other countries
- Culture lovers and enthusiast from all walks of life
Reconnection and Naming Ceremonies
African Americans of Igbo ancestry were reconnected with their Igbo brethren and given Igbo names.
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