It was all cultural and traditional heritage display galore at Umudora Anam in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State on the 28th of December 2021 as the Town held the first edition of its cultural Festival. The event had people of the Town, friends and well-wishers grace the festival in large numbers to enjoy numerous performances by Masquerades and culture enthusiasts.
Noting the significance of the festival, Chief Bobmanuel Okonmah stated that the utmost desire of Umudora youths to host a festival aimed at promoting the culture and traditions of the people has finally come to fruition.
Commending the youths for the initiative, Chief Okonmah applauded the youths for successfully planning and executing the event while declaring that the festival has come to stay.
Comrade Vincent Igbanugo Umudora Community youth president in his remarks said the festival signifies the entrance of lasting peace and unity in the community.
He stated that the festival expected to be a yearly event is aimed at reintroducing ways generations past promoted the Igbo culture. He noted that Masquerades, age grades and various cultural groups display were all in attendance to entertain the people.
Honourable Alex Okonkwo chairman of Umudora Global Forum addressing Newsmen said he was overwhelmed at the success achieved by the youths together with the town’s forum following the festival.
He called for the sustainability of the project.
Highlights of the festival were the brief history of Umudora Anam read by a community leader and the former director of National Orientation Agency Anambra state Mr. Mike Ozoemena. Refreshments and numerous performances by Masquerades, Umuada group and dancing Troupes.
