2023 OROSUN FESTIVAL:
“Our culture and tourism should be celebrated more,” Hon. Prince Kayode Adebambo Aroloye, Executive Chairman, Idanre LGA
Ojo Akintola reporting….
The Executive Chairman of Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, Hon. Prince Kayode Adebambo Aroloye, fcpa, has called for more celebration of culture and tourism in Idanre Local Government.
He made this pronouncement during the 2023 Orosun festival, which took place at Idanre Hill top on Tuesday, June 13 2023. Notable dignitaries were present and witnessed the celebration of the festival along with notable sons and daughters of Idanre Kingdom.
In his address, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Prince Kayode Aroloye emphasized the importance of culture and the need to celebrate it. “Our heritage has been passed down by many generations before us, culture is what preserves our heritage, Culture has the potential of increasing our earnings from tourism and it will create entrepreneurial opportunities, a lot of people will be self employed when we all unite and promote our culture in Idanre. Orosun Festival is a unique culture that must be promoted globally he reiterated.
He commended Prince Seyi Olumagba for supporting the festival and called for more support from people around with a view to having a robust celebration in the future.
High Chief Ojo Alalabiaye, the Osolo of Idanre Kingdom, welcomed the Executive Chairman and his entourage to the celebration of this year’s Orosun Festival. He appreciated the Executive Chairman’s efforts and support towards the success of the yearly celebration of the Orosun Festival.
The executive chairman also extended his appreciation to Hon. Yemi Olowolabi and Prince Seyi Olumagba for their support in showcasing our culture to the whole world.
In his words, Prince Seyi Olumagba said, “experiences over the years show that tourism offers great opportunities for emerging economies, strengthen the local economy and reduce poverty in our society. According to him, the Orosun Festival is a true heritage and an authentic Idanre culture and tradition. We should encourage indigenous Nigerians, and tourists should come to Idanre to witness.
He urged all Idanre sons and daughters to give their total support to the cultural “Aworos.”
Also, Hon. Yemi Olowolabi, former commissioner for Culture and Tourism, said, “Idanre is one of the most awesome places that has beautiful and natural landscape in Ondo State and even in Nigeria The Oke Idanre where we are celebrating Orosun Festival is well secured, this year Orosun Festival is very interesting as visitors were essentially motivated to learn, discover, experience and view tangible cultural attractions, Orosun is our heritage and we will give full support always”. Hon. Olowolabi promised a well celebrated Ketewa Festival coming up later this year and encouraged all and sundry to get prepared.
In attendance were: Hon. Prince Kayode Adebambo Aroloye fcpa, Executive Chairman, Idanre Local Government Area, Hon. Yemi Olowolabi, former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Leye Akinlalu, Prince Seyi Olumagba, among others.
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