Tradition marks Igbo Union 2nd anniversary
By
Hakeem Babalola
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| Cross-section |
The man who was assigned the task, KC Eze, appeared skilful as he sang, danced and chanted to the delight of the audience. He was supposed to break the kola-nut but refused simply because he was not an elder, according to our interpreter.
Mr.
Eze then called all the tribes in Igbo-land to take the kola-nut after they had
all witnessed the breaking.
This
was followed by prayer – OFOR – for
the long life of people and the land
of Igbo in general.
Though
the turn-out this year was low compared to last year’s, the presence of the
Nigerian ambassador to Hungary
obviously boosted the atmosphere.
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| Onuoha & Nnorom |
The Onwa 1 of Hungary, Endy Nnorom, explained that this year’s party was meant to be closed unlike the open party last year. “This year’s party is exclusively for the members who pay their due,” said Mr. Nnorom.
Kems
Onuoha who acted as the spokesperson for the Union minced no words as he
proudly appraised Igbos and their work both in Nigeria
and in Hungary.
While
appreciating the significance of ambassador’s presence, Mr. Onuoha who is also
a co-manager at the popular Calling Centre, affirmed that the prosperity of a
country can be measured in respect to the domicile of the Igbo people residing
in that particular country.
“If
you don’t see an Igbo man in a country, you have to do a thorough check of that
particular country,” he said, adding that Igbo people are the most hardworking
in Nigeria, and “we have
made our mark in this country (Hungary)
as well.
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| Nigerian Amb (2nd left) flanked by some executives |
One
of the invited guests, Mr. Gibril Deen who was described as a human rights
activist, and who was said to have done a lot for the immigrants’ community in Hungary, described the occasion as an avenue to
showcase Igbo cultural heritage in Hungary.
“It’s
good because Hungarians can understand your culture,” he said, emphasizing the significance of
cultural heritage.
Indeed it was an event in which Hungarians married to, or in a relationship with Igbos had the rare opportunity to learn one or two things about the cherished culture, as they graced the night with much affection.
It could be recalled that the attraction of the maiden party last year was the installation of the Onwa 1 of Hungary.
Indeed it was an event in which Hungarians married to, or in a relationship with Igbos had the rare opportunity to learn one or two things about the cherished culture, as they graced the night with much affection.
It could be recalled that the attraction of the maiden party last year was the installation of the Onwa 1 of Hungary.
Meanwhile some
people have started looking forward to the next year’s party which according to
information gathered by African News
Hungary could be open or closed.
The Igbo Union, according to the Onwa 1 of Hungary, is operating under the Nigerian Union Hungary.
The Igbo Union, according to the Onwa 1 of Hungary, is operating under the Nigerian Union Hungary.
God bless Mr. Babalola & his crew & African News Hungary...
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice report that showcases us in our cherished culture...
More ink to your pen sir & don't relent on your efforts...
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