The 2nd Igbo World Festival of Arts and Culture scheduled for July 23-25th this weekend at the Igbo Village of the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia, USA is going to be a "memorable event" ever in the history of the world Festival of Arts and Culture. According to the Press Release sent to OASESNEWS, "all Igbos and lovers of Arts, tradition and culture in the Americas should be prepared to be dazzled, as this is an exciting time for the Igbos in the Americas". "We are expecting the world to join us, in celebration of the culture, traditions and values of over 5 million Nigerians of Igbo/West African decent and their value added to the mainstream Americas".
The Release further stated "meet and greet" session is in place to meet with the "Who is Who" from across the globe; the VIPs, from Ohaneze Ndigbo from Asia,Canada, Europe, Africa, and the United States".
The VIPs and the Whos is Whos to the 2nd Igbo World Festival of Arts and Culture:
- His Excellency, Peter Obi, Former Governor of Anambra
- Gary Igariway , President General of Ohaneze Ndiigbo
- Pita Ejiofor, Vice-Chancellor (1998-2003)
- ChiefDr. Greg Ibe (Gregory University)
- Elected officials from all the south-South - East States of Nigeria
- Representatives of Igbo diaspora communities from over 20 countries.
- Over 20 Igbo Royal Majesties;
- Eze Nri, HRH Obidiegwu Onyeso
- Eze C. Ilomuanya, Chairman South East Traditional rulers
- Eze Uzu of Awka, HRH G. Nwosu
- HRH Eze Desmond Ogugua,Traditional Ruler of Owuahia Eziudo in Ezinihite Mbaise
- Igwe Ejiamatu, HRH Igwe of Uguoba
From Thursday to Saturday, the program is ambitious. It includes symposium on matters of significance to sustainable development in our community,
- You are to communicate your flight arrival date/time 24 hours prior to arrival via phone by contacting Emeka Nwosu at 757-305-7489
- You’re to communicate your Staunton VA departure date/time to Emeka Nwosu 24 hours prior via phone at 757-305-7489
- You’re also to be prepared to tip the driver – Please be generous.
- You may wait a while at the airport for other arrivals within the hour before leaving the airport for Staunton. VA.
- For those needing transportation from Hotel to event location, the cutesy pick up of guests will cease 10 minutes prior to scheduled event start time in the program.
- The transportation is provided as a cutesy to CISA, if you do not comply, you may have to wait a longer time upon your arrival before service is provide.
- For hotel guest, if you are not ready 10 min prior to event start time, it is advised you arrange your own taxi.
- You are also advised to please check the program of events and encourage others to be punctual.
