2018 Igbo World Festival of the Arts Language and Culture Festival

Press Release(March 2018) :-Come to ”Ama Ndi Igbo” for the 2018 Igbo World Festival of the Arts, Language  and Culture scheduled for JULY 27, 28, and 29 2018 at ”Ama Ndi Igbo” (Igbo Village) of the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton Virginia, USA.

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On behalf of the Council of Igbo States in Americas (CISA), the 2018 Igbo World Festival of the Arts Language and Culture Festival Planning Committee cordially invites all lovers of the Arts, Language and Culture to its July 27 through July 28, and 29 2018 Annual World-wide Celebration to be held at “Ama Ndi-Igbo” in the Americas at Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia-1290 Richmond Ave, Staunton, VA 24401 -USA

Programs include reconnection with our DNA tested and proven Igbo brethren whose ancestors came as slaves from Igboland. Our Royal Majesties are usually in attendance to perform the traditional ritual of reconection and renaming ceremony done in concert with our very own Ticha Akuma Kalu and a designated Majesty to be witnessed by all attendees and dignitaries and Ohanaeze leadership in attendance.

Almost all the Royal Majesties from the South-East, South, South geopolitical zones are usually in attendance to this annual event along with some Executive Governors from the South-South and South Eastern States and Nollywood notables able to make it to the event.

The highlight of this event is the “Ama Ndi-Igbo” (Igbo Village) in the Americas, built in acknowledgement of our brethren that were brought to the Americas in the 16oos and 1700s. We acknowledge their imprints on the Americas landscape and we celebrate our collective contributions in the Americas in all areas from human to infrastructural developments.

You will also, be privileged to visit and explore how the early 16 and 17th century settlers lived; from the Irish, the German, the English and the Native Indians all located within the same proximity with “Ama Ndi-Igbo” (Igbo Village) .

There will be opportunity on Friday for a round table discussion and presentations by the academics and traditionalists on “Igbo Agenda” that will be centered on critical views on ways of sustaining Igbo Language, Culture and tradition at home and abroad. Also, give or take the dignitaries in attendance, there may be an opportunity for a Town Hall style discussion on FridayJuly 27th. Ohanaeze Leadership will also, be on hand to highlight the the challenges and the opportunity they see ahead in the pursuit of their mandate as the spokespersons for Ndiigbo world-wide.

EVENT REGISTRATION: Some incentives are available to those who opt to register early. Group registrations are also, now available along with other perks to those who register early.

1) INDIVIDUAL: (Single): Registration Before March 31th, pay $55 : 1st April to June 1st $ 65 : June 2d to July 27th$75

2) COUPLE: Before March 31th Pay $75: 1st April to June 1st $85 : June 2d to July 27th $100

3) GROUP REGISTRATION: Before March 31th, $500 (for a batch of 10 people + $50 for additional person) June 2nd, Group of 10 $750 after June 1st

4) STUDENT (6-18): Before June 1st $12 : After June 2nd $15

Contact our Treasurer Mr. Emeka Nwosu at +757-305-7489 or emekanwosu 2@yahoo.com  / Mathias Mgbafulu General Secretary at + 1313-729-2076 or chinobafulu @yahoo.com for logistics on early registration & payment

NEARBY AIRPORTS:

 Shenandoah Valley/Weyers Cave – (15 miles) www.flyshd.com

 Charlottesville – (45 miles) www.gocho.com

 Roanoke – (90 miles) www.flyroa.com

 Richmond – (115 miles) www.flyrichmond.com

 Dulles – (140 miles) www.metwashairports.com

BROCHURE: Ndi Igbo, this is an opportunity to showcase our Cultural heritage. It is historical. Please buy an advertisement to this historical brochure. Let the bidding start–the highest bidder gets our congratulations. Bidding for Premium pages is as follows:

 Advertise your business  Send your goodwill messages:

 Full page is $100.00

 Half page is $75.00.

 Inside front and inside back pages start at $750.00 minimum

 Back page minimum starts at $1000.00.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME:

Friday – July 27: AM – Mid-Day Tour of the Frontier (Igbo Village) Museum

Saturday  – July 28 :  AM – Mid-Day Naming ceremony  Celebration of Igbo Arts, Language &Culture

Saturday  – July 28 :  PM – Project Luncheon  Gala Event

Sunday   –  July 29  :  NON-Denominational Church Service  Communiqué

PROGRAM NOTE:  CISA and members of the Planning Committee are committed to making conference activities accessible and enjoyable for all. If you have special needs, please contact Hon. Chudi Asidianya, Chairman at chudiasidianya@gmail.com /D r. Stephen Uche , Vice Chairman @ stephenuche@comcast .net to discuss arrangements.

So! Come to “Ama Ndi-Igbo” in Americas!! Reconnect with your heritage and be part of history that grounds you and your families!!!

Our 2017 Festival on yutube below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Zuq9tPuSc-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Zuq9tPuSc-s 

https://www.youtube.com/watch? time_continue=6&v=5eyEbUG-D0E

https://www.youtube.com/watch? time_continue=2&v=fCwBgDa80k4

https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=w_cN4RbRl-o

Information co-ordinated by: CISA, BUSINESS, NON- PROFITS; Internal and External.