Planning is in full force for the 2nd Igbo World Festival of Arts and Culture scheduled for July 23-25th weekend at the Igbo Village of the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton Virginia, USA. We are calling on all Igbos both at home and in the Diaspora to plan to participate at this exciting Festival to showcase and enjoy the rich Igbo Cultural Heritage.
This year we are expecting many governors and VIPs, Ohaneze Ndigbo is also partnering with CISA and other Igbo Organizations for this memorable Festival. Reserve July 23-25th weekend for your family summer get away in Virginia to attend the Festival. We are encouraging All Igbo Organizations all over the world to take part in the Planning of the Igbo Cultural extravaganza 2015.
The festival seeks to emphasize the importance of Igbo Culture and Language in our lives, and the need to continue to teach our culture to new generation of igbo sons and daughters not only in Nigeria but also to many millions of Igbo Children born in the diaspora.The CISA President Hon. Chudi Asidianya and his Nwannedinamba USA counterpart Dr. Larry Udorji both were happy about the partnership which will undoubtedly strengthen the efforts to stage a first class Igbo Cultural awareness and event in Virginia this summer. Dr. Udorji told the Planning Committee Chair Prof. Okechukwu P. Oranika that Nwannedinemba USA will do their best to help the Planning Committee achieve their goals for the festival scheduled for July 23-25th at the Igbo Village of the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton Virginia.
There are over 2,500 Igbo Organizations and Associations and Clubs in U.S. and Canada alone, and many more in Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and South America. Last year we had 29 Igbo Organizations partnering with CISA for the Event. This year we are looking for more than 100 Igbo groups to be a part of this event. Ohaneze Ndigbo in South Africa just contacted us to tell us they are coming with a big cultural contingent, with their Cultural dance and masquerade. (ndi be anyi emume nke a ga adikwa egwu).
There will be exhibition of various Igbo Pre-historic artifacts tools and instruments from the past drawn from various parts of Igboland part of the Igbo World Civilization. We are expecting cultural dances from Anioma (Delta), Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Rivers states. Join us in the Planning; this event is for the unity of all Ndigbo. All Igbo groups planning to Partner with CISA for this festival please send an email to Okechukwu P. Oranika, Chairman, Planning Committee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." target="_blank">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mathias Mgbeafulu at 313-729-2076 , General Secretary, . We will be posting regular updates on the Festival planning activities as the logistics unfolds.
BROCHURE:
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Back Page | $500.00 (minimum bid) |
Inside front cover | $500.00 (minimum bid) |
Inside back cover | $400.00 (minimum bid) |
Centerfold Pages | (minimum bid) $300.00 |
Full page | (excluding the four above) 100.00 |
Half a page | $75.00 |
CONFERENCE PROGRAM: *Town Hall ** Festival/Arts /Cultural Event *** Project Luncheon**** Gala Event
LOGISTICS: CISA and members of the Planning Committee are committed to making conference activities accessible and enjoyable for all. If you have special needs, please contact Professor Paul Oranika, Chairman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." target="_blank">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss arrangements.
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- Richmond - (115 miles) www.flyrichmond.com
- Roanoke – (90 miles) www.flyroa.com
- Dulles – (140 miles) www.metwashairports.com
Okechukwu P. Oranika
Chairman, Planning Committee
2nd Igbo World Festival of Arts and Culture 2015
Phone: 770-401-5008
Mathias Mgbeafulu
Council of Igbo States in Americas (CISA)
Chudi Asidianya
President, Council of Igbo States in Americas
(CISA)
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