A cross-section of Nigerians on the first version of 'Asa Expo in New Jersey. Within the foreground is Amb. Lot Egopija, Consul Basic of Nigeria in New York and a few officers of the Consulate Basic of Tradition
It was two thrilling nights in New Jersey, United States of America, on Friday and Saturday as Nigerians celebrated the wealthy and numerous cultures of the Yoruba folks.
The celebration was tagged 'Asa'' (cultures).
A correspondent of the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN), who attended the social gathering, stories that the primary version of “Asa Expo” showcased Yoruba music, masquerades, proverbial sayings and songs.
The evenings included vogue, 'Ayo' enjoying, recitation of Yoruba poems and wrestling.
The Founding father of 'Asa Expo', Alhaja Temitope Adeshina, in her remarks, mentioned each nation should spend money on its tradition to appreciate its potential and reposition itself for growth and progress.
Founding father of Asa Expo, Alhaja Temitope Adeshina dances to speaking drums on the occasion
Adeshina mentioned Nigeria should do all the things doable to make sure the sustainability of its cultural values by selling and investing in them.
She mentioned many developed nations have proven proof of selling and investing in tradition and urged main Africans within the US to view tradition as a challenge value embarking on.
“We noticed it (Asa Expo) as a worthwhile challenge to deliver collectively this occasion to showcase cultural values as instruments to appreciate our full potential as Africans and as Nigerians specifically.
Dance and music efficiency by a cultural firm on the 'Asa' Expo in New Jersey
Adeshina mentioned the occasion can be celebrated yearly and referred to as for help from sister organizations and well-meaning folks to advertise and uphold Yoruba values.
In his remarks, the Nigerian Consul Basic in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija mentioned the occasion was one more fantastic event with the organizers showcasing Nigeria's wealthy cultural heritage.
Consul Basic of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija launches “Ewa Asa” journal on the Yoruba Cultural occasion, 'Asa' Expo in New Jersey
Adeshina mentioned the occasion can be celebrated yearly and referred to as for help from sister organizations and well-meaning folks to advertise and help Yoruba values.
The Consul Basic of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija mentioned the occasion was one more fantastic event the place the organizers had showcased Nigeria's wealthy cultural heritage.
Some “Egugun” masquerades are on show on the 'Asa' Expo in New Jersey
The exhibition attracted eminent Yoruba dwelling within the US, together with conventional rulers equivalent to Oba Adefunmi Adejuyigbe and Oloyo of Oyotunji, a Yoruba neighborhood within the US thought of the oldest genuine African village in North America.
Oba Mathew Ayinde Ajibulu, the Olu Onigboolu of Ewekoro Native Authorities of Ogun State and Oba Abimbola Akile Balogun, Oshiloye Joye 1, Akile Yoruba of Okunade of Africa Kingdom, Texas, had been additionally current.
NAN stories that the occasion noticed the launch of “Ewa Asa'' (Great thing about Tradition) journal and presentation of prizes and presents to people.
