MY LOCAL NEWS] Uyo event day 21: Nsit Ibom cultural and traditional day
It’s the 21st day of December, 2023 and the people Nsit Ibom are set to display their cultural and traditional heritage to the public.
Due to poor coordination from the onset the Nsit Ibom day started on a bad note or dramatic as many attendees call it.
Traditional rulers of Nsit Ibom people left the village Square in anger as they felt neglected and disrespected as they weren't given a better sitting position as the stake leaders of the local government area.
Due to this initial issues encountered, some youths from Nsit Atai local governemnt area pleaded that their stake holders should return to the event arena after a better sitting arrangement was made for them, unfortunately, some of the stake holders ignored the pleading and still left in anger.
Even though the rain disturbed a little, few display were still carried out to entertain the audience. Much were not done due to the starting time and everything were done in a haste as a result of short time.
Nsit Ibom people started their day with the carnival parade which has always been the first thing by each local government area.
The few stake holders that returned to the event center participated in the parade let by council head.
After which the different cultural groups, dancers, and performers took their turn to perform and showcase their traditional heritage.
During their food showcase , the people of Nsit Ibom attached more important to it the more.
They showcase their rich natural resources in sand, stones, sand, and clay.
As part of their financial generator practice by the Nsit Ibom people they showcase the live making of a cooking pot which happened to be so educative.
Unfortunately, it rained while various cultural and traditional performances were ongoing and many people accused the angry elders of "causing the rain to disrupt the day's event". The rain affected the remaining part of the events.
Reporting Live and direct from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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