As part of its mission to promote and showcase Nigeria’s communities to global map, Nigerian Global Dimension recently partnered with Bichi Emirate in Kano to delivered a world class show at the just concluded Durbar Festival 2023.
The annual Durbar Festival is by far the centerpiece of the cultural activities that are held each year during Eid el Kabir, across most of Northern Nigeria.
The Durbar affords a spectacular display of colour and showmanship as thousands of horses and their riders show off their skills in a glittering parade before local monarchs and other dignitaries.
Importantly, the Durbar also provides an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to witness the Emirs and other traditional rulers taking part in the equestrian and other activities, over the period.
This is also part of NGD’s ongoing engagement with the diplomatic community in Nigeria and elsewhere to coordinate the participation of leading Embassies and High Commissions including Germany, Argentina and Namibia.
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This was the first time that the Heads of Mission from the respective Embassies and some of their staff, were experiencing aspects of Nigerian cultural life, on such a scale, outside of Abuja.
The diplomats enjoyed a varied programme developed by NGD, starting with the first ever cultural themed event dubbed ‘One Night in Kano’ on 28th June 2023
The three event was curated to give you a feel of Kano in one space in a short time- from night market selling tie & dye fabrics, street food such as gurasa and nama , and arte and crafts.
The event was held at the Lebanon Kano Club and offered a rich tapestry of Kano architecture, decors, food, music and traditional dance and movement. Patrons were transported on an amazing musical journey by Nigerian star Morell along with cultural performances by Lilo entertainment with goroso and fada dancers, Other special guests included Enioluwa , mega social media influencer and and European Union Africa Ambassador , guest performances by Namenj and Kano based influncers and the business community.
The event also benefited from the kind sponsorship and partnership of Rano Air, Dala foods, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
The next day, 29th June, guests were transported to the amazing Bichi Emirates where they got aerial view of the Durbar festival performances. This allowed the appreciation the great culture which dates back to centuries.
As part of the Durbar festivities, the special guests were treated to a special dinner with the visionary king ; HRH Alh Nasir Ado Bayero OFR, Emir of Bichi, at his Palace.
The Emir highlighted the significant role of the Emirate in the cultural and religious life of the local community and emphasized the importance of building bridges of friendship and cooperation between the Emirate and the rest of the world.
In her farewell speech to the special guests, Ms. Elizabeth Agboola, CEO of NGD, expressed delight at the success of the programme and the platform it had created for future collaboration in culture, trade, tourism and business development. Ms. Agboola noted that, NGD will continue to expand horizons in cultural and tourism development as we strive to ensure that Nigeria’s tremendous cultural legacy can be celebrated in a sustainable manner, with the wider international community.
Those at the event include HRH Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero OFR, CEO 9 Mobile, Jurgen Peschel, Germany Ambassador to Nigeria; Annett Gunther, Namibia High Commissioner to Nigeria; Humphrey Geiseb as well as Business Community to China, Korea and tourists across different parts from Nigeria.