All is set for this year’s edition of
the Ogbunike Cave Carnival (OCC) billed to open from December 20
through January 1, 2018. Holding in Ogbunike community in Oyi local
council of Anambra State, this years will mark the fifth anniversary
of the tourism/entertainment project that aims at highlighting the
tourism potentials of Ogbunike Cave.
Since the maiden edition was staged in
2013 by 90 Degree Entertainment, the carnival, which started as a
one-day event, has not only become a three-day celebration of the
rich culture of Ogbunike people but also, has continued to grow in
terms of content and packaging.
According to the Project Manager of the
carnival, Adaeze Uzodoh, after months of working on the project, the
Central Working Committee (CWC) of the carnival has finally unveiled
plans for this year’s show.
“We are delighted to announced that
we are ready to stage this year’s carnival. Unlike previous
editions, this year is special for us; it’s our fifth anniversary
and we are celebrating in a big way. Just like yesterday, we’ve
been on this for five years no without any sponsorship. However, we
are encouraged by the acceptance and followership the project has
enjoyed so far. Most importantly, we are publicizing our heritage,
the Ogbunike Cave,” she said.
Following the programme of activities
made available to the media, this year’s carnival will kick off on
December 30, with Sports Parade. Starting from 8am, it will feature
Five-Aside Football Tournament, a one-day competition among eight
teams that will see the winning team win a trophy and cash prize.
Holding at the Ogbunike Town Hall, there will also be a Volleyball
Challenge for the ladies, with a trophy for the winning team.
The day two of the event, which holds
on December 31, will feature the traditional Ogbunikewalk4life
(Street Carnival). Starting at 7am from the Ogbunike Town Hall, the
carnival float will take off from the Ogbunike Town Hall, through the
usual routes, to the Round Palace of Igwe Ogbunike, HRH John
Ositadimma Umenyiora, where guests will pay homage to the King.
From the palace, the train will move to
the Cave, where visitors and tourist will have the opportunity of
exploring the tourist destination that has put Ogbunike community on
the world map.
On New Year Day, the Carnival
Concert/FDilm Show will take centre stage. Holding at the Ogbunike
Town Hall starting from 5pm, the programme will feature the screening
of videos of the past editions of the carnival, as well as a
documentary film, Daughters Of Igbo Woman. There’s also plan to
show one international feature film, which is yet to be announced.
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