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[Anthony Nze]

On Friday, February 12, 2016 11:46 PM, cisa festival <cisafest...@gmail.com> wrote:

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Council of Igbo States in Americas 2016  Annual Igbo worldwide Festival of the Arts, Language and Culture - Frontier Culture Museum Igbo Village, Virginia, USA  

 

02/12/2016:

 

Ladies and gentlemen, book your flight now, reserve your room(s) for July 28, 29 and 30 in preparation of the 2016 Igbo Worldwide Festival of the Arts and culture. Council of Igbo States in Americas invites all to its International  substance driven 2016  Annual Igbo Festival of the Arts, Language and Cultural extravaganza scheduled for July 28, 29, and 30 2016.

 

Council of Igbo States in Americas currently made of Abia, Anambra, Anioma (Delta), Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Rivers states under the emblem of "CISA" invite you to join us on July 28, 29, and 30 at the West African Exhibit Cochran Pavilion, Frontier Culture Museum Igbo Village (FCMV) of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in celebration of the Arts, Language and Culture  of over 5 million Igbo Nigerians and their value added to the to the Americas landscape.

Here are what observers are saying about CISA and the 2015 Igbo Worldwide Festival of the Arts and culture:

1. "It was all pomp and pageantry at the 2^nd Igbo World Festival of Arts and culture in Staunton Virginia.  The festival which was organized by the Council of Igbo State in America (CISA) kicked off on Thursday July 23 through Saturday July 25^th, 2015 with Igbos from three continents and other cultural enthusiasts thronged the Igbo Village of Frontier Museum for the 2nd edition of the cultural fiesta.  

The three day event featured variety of spectacular displays of special effects, world class musical talents, cultural displays, exhibitions, performances, symposium, and the launching of CISA music ‘Aka Chukwu.’ The hundreds of costumed cultural performers, interactive art, traditional cuisines, cultural dresses, exhibitions Ada Igbo and Nigeria pageants, masquerades, and carnival rides were magnifying". 

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2. "The Festival was uniquely marked considering the caliber of personalities who came from far and near to grace the annual event, which is undoubtedly serving as a unifying force for the Igbo of Nigeria living in the Diaspora and their kinsmen at home.  This fantastic cultural festival was marked with various intellectual presentations and activities, as well as display of ancient cultural artifacts and camaraderie.  Nkwa umu agboho of Afikpo and the masquerades that springs from the ground attracted the highest ovation and excitement.  Other highlights of the festival included the naming ceremony of seven African American families whose DNA confirmed their Igbo ancestry and who took Igbo names".

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3. “we expect only the best cultural entertainment and we are so pleased that CISA was able to produce a show that was entertaining, magnifying and authentic.” 

 

You are likely to encounter your home renowned royalties like the indomitable Eze Nri, Eze Uzu of Awka, the chairman of South East Council of Traditional Rulers HRH Eze Cletus Ilomuanya President General of Ohaneze ndi Igbo, Chief Gary Igariwe, Igwe Ejiamatu and many other eminent Igbo leaders and several other Traditional Rulers and Representatives of the Nigeria Consulate New York.  As usual, we are expecting a contingent delegation from South Africa, Mali, Namibia, Liberia, Cameroun, Canada, Mexico, Ghana among others.   

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4.                  “we ought to thank CISA for its role in the success of this carnival, an event that has tremendous cultural benefits for our people and the region.”  According to her, “festivals like this have the potential of becoming one of the great cultural events in the world.”

 

As was the case in 2015, you will be thrilled by the extraordinary displays by the maiden dance group, cultural aactivities,  thunderous display of verities of masquerades. so set the weekend of July 28, 29, and 30th  aside as your family weekend outing you are guaranteed an atmosphere of enjoyment and goodwill.

 

The festival attracts notable Igbo Musicians, Nollywood, Igbo Governors and Celebrities, Ohaneze Ndiigbo, and distinguished guests from apex worldwide cultural communities from the Americas, Africa to Europe and from Asia to Australia and South America. Visit us at www.cisandiigbo.org  for an overview of CISA at work and our collaborative efforts with the American government' www.frontiermuseum.org/exhibits/1700s-west-africa/

 

DONATIONS /SPONSORSHIP: Donations and or sponsorship to support our projects and community development initiatives can be made through our website. Brochure arrangement, donation, sponsorship to support our community development initiatives can be made through  the Council of Igbo States in Americas (CISA) designated Argent(s) as listed below or through our website at www.cisandiigbo.org.  

 

REGISTRATION: Registration to attend our annual Festival of the Arts, Language and Culture can be done directly through the Frontier Museum Culture Village of the Commonwealth of Virginia@ http://www.frontiermuseum.org/exhibits/1700s-west-africa/. Attendees can also register on arrival at the event

 

BROCHURE ADVERTISEMENT: 

Please contact the DSG/Committee Head responsible for brochure advertisement to ensure that your advertisement, goodwill message and or family pose make on this marquee/museum collectible Festival Brochure.

 

ACCOMMODATION/RESERVATIONS: The room rate for this year has been set at $ 87 (eighty seven dollars) per night, plus applicable taxes 1302 Richmond Avenue, Staunton, Virginia USA. 24401- Phone; + 1540-886-5000 Logistics in the works; details to be unfolded along the way. Stay connected

 

INFORMATION FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL INVITTEES: All our international invitees requiring travel documents to attend this events are cordially informed that the earlier they begin the process, the likely they will be successful in obtaining their travel documents.

A reminder to all our international guests seeking invitation to the event that the Council of Igbo States in Americas do not solicit, no accept fee for invitation to the Festival. Valid invitation to the Festival must have combined signatures of the President of CISA Dr. Edward Nwachi, Festival Chairman, Chudi Asidianya and Secretary, Mathias Mgbafulu    

 

FESTIVAL DATES:  July 28, 29 , 30, 2016. 

 

VENUE:  Event Sites to be used for the cultural activities is the West African Exhibit Cochran Pavilion at the Frontier Culture Museum Igbo Village (FCMV) of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

FESTIVAL THEME: Capacity Building, "investing in Igbo Language, Culture, and Human Capital to build stronger communities.

SUB-THEME: Sustainable Development, Education (SDE): On clashes of the dynamism of the opposite cultures; impacts of the host Diaspora "Cultures/Concept" of family on the Igbo family, culture, language and values. 

 

FESTIVAL PROJECT LAUNCHEON:  Proceeds from our "Endowment fundraising" go to "ongoing" upkeep and maintenance(preservation) of the Frontier Igbo Village and token to any group or NGOs where Igbo Arts, Language and culture are taught or promulgated. CISA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization as such, all donations, fundraised and sponsorship go to the designated projects and are "income deductible".

 

It also, is noteworthy , to inform our donors, funders and sponsors of the economic sense to partnering with CISA. Today the population of Igbo Nigerians in the Diaspora Americas totals about 5 million with total business opportunities immeasurable to the our sponsors. Our goal is to engender synergy between our donors, sponsors, funders , apex organization, partners in service agencies and members through activities like our Annual Festival of the Arts, Language and Culture.

 

PROGRAMME MAGAZINE:

1.       Reconnection: A voice heard across the globe!

 

a.       Highlight: Reconnecting with brethren from across the globe, singing of the Negro Anthem; spiritual "Deep River" and or "Swing Low Sweet Chariot."

b.      Event chaired and facilitated by Ichie, Ticha Akuma Ohamadike Ndi Igbo Professor, Emeritus at the Igbo Farm Village in Staunton, Virginia Also, involves singing of the anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. - Nzu, Kola-nut, Wine and Igbo songs as the Reconciliation elements.

c.       SYMBOLISM: Nzu; a chalklike clay is traditionally used in welcoming visitors as a symbol of peace, purity of heart, and acceptance.  The cultural rationale is that the African American elder passing the Nzu will be welcoming the visiting elders from the African Diaspora into the Obi-the Frontier Igbo Village Reception.

d.      Kola nut breaking, sharing, and eating kola-nut in a gathering symbolizes commune with our ancestors in remembrance of the transcending life that we share in common.  In the process, as is customary among many peoples and cultures of West Africa, pouring a libation and drinking from the same bottle, and publicly declaring our affirmations (Igbo Kwenu), and offering benedictions (ofo oma) are part of reconnecting event.  A designated person and one of the visiting elders from Nigeria will shake hands to symbolic handshake across the Atlantic, members of the African American community present to shake hands with the Igbo community as participants in the reconnection is the essence is the reconnection

 

2.      2016  Annual Igbo Festival of the Arts, Language and Cultural extravaganza

 

QUESTIONS? Visit CISA at www.cisandiigbo.org for a detailed overview of our previous and upcoming Festival of the Arts, Language and Culture.  Alternatively, contact the under listed DSGs/Planning Committee Heads for detailed information on the upcoming 2016 Igbo World Festival of the Arts, Language and Culture: Participate! join a committee!! Contact the executive members below.!!!

 

1.      Floor Management, Registration and Records

Contacts: Mathias Mgbafulu

Email; chinobafulu@yahoo.com

 

2.      Children/Youth Development Committee

Contacts: Chioma Ogueri

Email;ogueri...@yahoo.com

 

3.     Hospitality/Entertainment Committee

Contacts: Dr. Ujunne Akpuaka

Email; suak...@yahoo.com 

 

4.      Outreach/Media and Public Relations

Contacts: Benjamin Obiajulu Aduba

Email; badu...@aol.com

 

5.     Fudndraising, Sponsorship, Accounting and Budgeting/Brochure

Contacts: Emeka Nwosu/ Ugo Ubili/Amadiebube R. Mbama

Email; emeka...@yahoo.com/amadi...@gmail.com

 

6.      Symposium/Panel Discussion/Paper Presentation:

Contacts: Chris Nwakoby

Email; nwako...@gmail.com

 

7.      Festival Audit/Special Duties:

Contacts: D. Izuchukwu

Email; usme...@gmail.com

 

8.      Culture Committee and Festival Vice Chair:

Contacts: Dr. Stephen Uche

Email; usme...@gmail.com

 

9.      Festival Chairman:

Contacts: Chudi Asidianya

Email; cisafest...@gmail.com

 

**** President , Dr. Edward Nwachi

****Chair, President Council, Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze

 

Join us, July 28- 30, 2016 in celebration of  Igbo World-wide Annual Festival of the Arts,  Culture and the value added of about 5 million Igbos to the mainstream Americas .

Stay blessed, 

Chudi Asidianya, BA, MA, LSC, IEO

Chairman; 2016 Annual Igbo Worldwide Festival of the Arts and Culture:

Contact: 1 (905) 447-3726 Email; cisafestivalchair@gmail.com

---A brief history of interest below----

1700s West Africa

West African Family Compound

During the 1600s and 1700s, nearly 250,000 Africans were brought to colonial America to serve as enslaved agricultural workers, domestic servants, and artisans. Although captives were taken from a vast area of the African continent, and from many different ethnic groups, the great majority were members of West African cultures that lived in the hinterlands of the Atlantic coast. Africans lived in all of Great Britain’s North American colonies, though their population was highest in South Carolina and Virginia.

Beginning in the early 1700s, Virginia tobacco planters imported increasing numbers of captive Africans to work their plantations. The shift from white indentured servants to enslaved Africans in the colony’s tobacco economy had far-reaching repercussions. Race-based slavery soon became a central feature of life in Virginia, and Africans and their Virginia-born descendents would be treated as property, and denied the freedom and opportunities of white colonists. As settlement expanded westward, enslaved Africans and African Americans were among the settlers in backcountry areas. Nearly 40% of the Africans imported into Virginia during this time were brought from a part of the West African coast called the Bight of Biafra. Many of these captives were Igbo, a people living in the upland area north of the Bight of Biafra in what is now the nation of Nigeria. The West African Farm represents life in a free Igbo household in the Biafran hinterlands in the 1700s.

Contributions to American Culture

Home school Day Visitors

The African captives who were brought to the American colonies carried knowledge and skills with them that they used to cope in their new conditions and passed on to subsequent generations of Americans. Wherever Africans settled in the colonies they contributed to the growth and success of the local economy and the wealth and status of their owners with their labor. When permitted, they influenced the form and function of pottery, basketry, wood-working and textiles they produced for others. Their most notable and enduring contributions to American culture are found in foodways, music, folklore, and religious worship. Okra and black-eyed peas are among the most common items in the American food supply that were introduced by Africans. The banjo and particular musical forms such as Blues and Jazz grew from African ideas brought to America. American folklore shows African influences, especially stories involving animals speaking and behaving like humans. Finally, the enthusiasm and spirit of Christian worship among many Protestant denominations in America is believed to have originated in early African and African-American worship services.

Click here to visit Visit CISA at; www.cisandiigbo.org  
Click here to register early for the event; http://www.frontiermuseum.org/

***Registration for the event and other pertinent information are attachment***

Relevant Information on YouTube; Click to view:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofPgl9NjcR0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIGebTxpeoU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4I_3BI4d_4&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Igbo+Village+Dedication&oq=Igbo+Village+Dedication&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_nf=1&gs_l=youtube.3...31253.52808.0.53544.47.47.10.5.5.0.125.2576.28j4.32.0.

3.       http://www.youtube.com/user/AkumaKNjoku#p/a/u/1/tA75S7C5leM contains clips of slave routes to the Cave Temple Complex—the most secret slave dealing location in Igboland (Arochukwu), Cave Outlets and Slave Routes to Calabar (Ututu).

4.       http://www.youtube.com/user/AkumaKNjoku (From Freedom to Freedom)

5.       http://www.youtube.com/user/AkumaKNjoku#p/a/u/1/tA75S7C5leM From Freedom to Freedom Journeying back to Africa

6.       http://www.wku.edu/~johnston.njoku/THE%20TRAIL2.htm

7.       http://www.usafricaonline.com/2011/09/16/igbo-farm-village-jaknjoku2011-by-chido-nwangwu/

Handshake Across the Atlantic: Reconnecting African Americans to their Ancestral home!

Preview YouTube video Igbo Village Project - Frontier Museum Virginia USA

Igbo Village Project - Frontier Museum Virginia USA

Preview YouTube video Igbo Farmer's Compound Exhibit, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Virginia.

Igbo Farmer's Compound Exhibit, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Virginia.

Preview YouTube video Journeying Back to Africa: from Freedom to Freedom Part 1

---Visit CISA at cisandiigbo.org. Register online, pay for your brochure advertisement and make donation to the CISA endowment course --- 

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Preview YouTube video Igbo Farmer's Compound Exhibit, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Virginia.

Igbo Farmer's Compound Exhibit, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Virginia.

Preview YouTube video Handshake Across the Atlantic: Reconnecting African Americans to their Ancestral home!

Handshake Across the Atlantic: Reconnecting African Americans to their Ancestral home!

Preview YouTube video Igbo Village Project - Frontier Museum Virginia USA

Igbo Village Project - Frontier Museum Virginia USA

Preview YouTube video Journeying Back to Africa: from Freedom to Freedom Part 1

Journeying Back to Africa: from Freedom to Freedom Part 1

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Preview YouTube video Igbo Farmer's Compound Exhibit, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Virginia.

Igbo Farmer's Compound Exhibit, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Virginia.

Preview YouTube video Handshake Across the Atlantic: Reconnecting African Americans to their Ancestral home!

Handshake Across the Atlantic: Reconnecting African Americans to their Ancestral home!

Preview YouTube video Igbo Village Project - Frontier Museum Virginia USA

Igbo Village Project - Frontier Museum Virginia USA

Preview YouTube video Journeying Back to Africa: from Freedom to Freedom Part 1

Attachments area

Preview YouTube video Igbo Farmer's Compound Exhibit, Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Virginia.

Preview YouTube video Handshake Across the Atlantic: Reconnecting African Americans to their Ancestral home!

Handshake Across the Atlantic: Reconnecting African Americans to their Ancestral home!

Preview YouTube video Igbo Village Project - Frontier Museum Virginia USA

Igbo Village Project - Frontier Museum Virginia USA

Preview YouTube video Journeying Back to Africa: from Freedom to Freedom Part 1

Journeying Back to Africa: from Freedom to Freedom Part 1

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Council of Igbo States in Americas 2016  Annual Igbo worldwide Festival of the Arts, Language and Culture - Frontier Culture Museum Igbo Village, Virginia, USA  

 

02/12/2016:

 

Ladies and gentlemen, book your flight now, reserve your room(s) for July 28, 29 and 30 in preparation of the 2016 Igbo Worldwide Festival of the Arts and culture. Council of Igbo States in Americas invites all to its International  substance driven 2016  Annual Igbo Festival of the Arts, Language and Cultural extravaganza scheduled for July 28, 29, and 30 2016.

 

Council of Igbo States in Americas currently made of Abia, Anambra, Anioma (Delta), Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Rivers states under the emblem of "CISA" invite you to join us on July 28, 29, and 30 at the West African Exhibit Cochran Pavilion, Frontier Culture Museum Igbo Village (FCMV) of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in celebration of the Arts, Language and Culture  of over 5 million Igbo Nigerians and their value added to the to the Americas landscape.

Here are what observers are saying about CISA and the 2015 Igbo Worldwide Festival of the Arts and culture:

1. "It was all pomp and pageantry at the 2^nd Igbo World Festival of Arts and culture in Staunton Virginia.  The festival which was organized by the Council of Igbo State in America (CISA) kicked off on Thursday July 23 through Saturday July 25^th, 2015 with Igbos from three continents and other cultural enthusiasts thronged the Igbo Village of Frontier Museum for the 2nd edition of the cultural fiesta.  

The three day event featured variety of spectacular displays of special effects, world class musical talents, cultural displays, exhibitions, performances, symposium, and the launching of CISA music ‘Aka Chukwu.’ The hundreds of costumed cultural performers, interactive art, traditional cuisines, cultural dresses, exhibitions Ada Igbo and Nigeria pageants, masquerades, and carnival rides were magnifying". 

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2. "The Festival was uniquely marked considering the caliber of personalities who came from far and near to grace the annual event, which is undoubtedly serving as a unifying force for the Igbo of Nigeria living in the Diaspora and their kinsmen at home".  

​​

This fantastic cultural festival was marked with various intellectual presentations and activities, as well as display of ancient cultural artifacts and camaraderie.  Nkwa umu agboho of Afikpo and the masquerades that springs from the ground attracted the highest ovation and excitement.  Other highlights of the festival included the naming ceremony of seven African American families whose DNA confirmed their Igbo ancestry and who took Igbo names".

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3. “we expect only the best cultural entertainment and we are so pleased that CISA was able to produce a show that was entertaining, magnifying and authentic.” 

 

You are likely to encounter your home renowned royalties like the indomitable Eze Nri, Eze Uzu of Awka, the chairman of South East Council of Traditional Rulers HRH Eze Cletus Ilomuanya President General of Ohaneze ndi Igbo, Chief Gary Igariwe, Igwe Ejiamatu and many other eminent Igbo leaders and several other Traditional Rulers and Representatives of the Nigeria Consulate New York.  

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d.      Kola nut breaking, sharing, and eating kola-nut in a gathering symbolizes commune with our ancestors in remembrance of the transcending life that we share in common.  In the process, as is customary among many peoples and cultures of West Africa, pouring a libation and drinking from the same bottle, and publicly declaring our affirmations (Igbo Kwenu), and offering benedictions (ofo oma) are part of reconnecting event.  A designated person and one of the visiting elders from Nigeria will shake hands to symbolic handshake across the Atlantic, members of the African American community present to shake hands with the Igbo community from across the globe as participants in the global re-connection is the essence is the re-connection

 

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Council of Igbo States in Americas 2016  Annual Igbo worldwide Festival of the Arts, Language and Culture - Frontier Culture Museum Igbo Village, Virginia, USA  

 

02/15/2016:

 

Ladies and gentlemen, book your flight now, reserve your room(s) for July 28, 29 and 30 in preparation for the 2016 Igbo Worldwide Festival of the Arts and culture. Council of Igbo States in Americas invites all to its International  substance driven 2016  Annual Igbo Festival of the Arts, Language and Cultural extravaganza scheduled for July 28, 29, and 30 2016.

 

Council of Igbo States in Americas currently made of Abia, Anambra, Anioma (Delta), Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Rivers states under the emblem of "CISA" invite you to join us on July 28, 29, and 30 at the West African Exhibit Cochran Pavilion, Frontier Culture Museum Igbo Village (FCMV) of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in celebration of the Arts, Language and Culture  of over 5 million Igbo Nigerians and their value added to the to the Americas landscape.

Here are what observers are saying about CISA and the 2015 Igbo Worldwide Festival of the Arts and culture:

1. "It was all pomp and pageantry at the 2^nd Igbo World Festival of Arts and culture in Staunton Virginia.  The festival which was organized by the Council of Igbo State in America (CISA) kicked off on Thursday July 23 through Saturday July 25^th, 2015 with Igbos from three continents and other cultural enthusiasts thronged the Igbo Village of Frontier Museum for the 2nd edition of the cultural fiesta.  

The three day event featured variety of spectacular displays of special effects, world class musical talents, cultural displays, exhibitions, performances, symposium, and the launching of CISA music ‘Aka Chukwu.’ The hundreds of costumed cultural performers, interactive art, traditional cuisines, cultural dresses, exhibitions Ada Igbo and Nigeria pageants, masquerades, and carnival rides were magnifying". 

​

2. "The Festival was uniquely marked considering the caliber of personalities who came from far and near to grace the annual event, which is undoubtedly serving as a unifying force for the Igbo of Nigeria living in the Diaspora and their kinsmen at home".  

​​This fantastic cultural festival was marked with various intellectual presentations and activities, as well as display of ancient cultural artifacts and camaraderie.  Nkwa umu agboho of Afikpo and the masquerades that springs from the ground attracted the highest ovation and excitement.  Other highlights of the festival included the naming ceremony of seven African American families whose DNA confirmed their Igbo ancestry and who took Igbo names".

The three day event featured variety of spectacular displays of special effects, world class musical talents, cultural displays, exhibitions, performances, symposium, and the launching of CISA music ‘Aka Chukwu.’ The hundreds of costumed cultural performers, interactive art, traditional cuisines, cultural dresses, exhibitions Ada Igbo and Nigeria pageants, masquerades, and carnival rides were magnifying". 

​

3. “we expect only the best cultural entertainment and we are so pleased that CISA was able to produce a show that was entertaining, magnifying and authentic.” 

 

You are likely to encounter your home renowned royalties like the indomitable Eze Nri, Eze Uzu of Awka, the chairman of South East Council of Traditional Rulers HRH Eze Cletus Ilomuanya President General of Ohaneze ndi Igbo, Chief Gary Igariwe, Igwe Ejiamatu and many other eminent Igbo leaders and several other Traditional Rulers and Representatives of the Nigeria Consulate New York.  

[Anthony Nze]

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Join us, July 28, 29 and 30, 2016 in celebration of  Igbo World-wide Annual Festival of the Arts,  Culture and the value added of about 5 million Igbos to the mainstream Americas .

Stay blessed, 

Chudi Asidianya, BA, MA, LSC, IEO

Chairman; 2016 Annual Igbo Worldwide Festival of the Arts and Culture:

**** President , Dr. Edward Nwachi

****Chair, President Council, Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze

Contact: 1 (905) 447-3726 Email; cisafestivalchair@gmail.com

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Council of Igbo States in Americas 2016  Annual Igbo worldwide Festival of the Arts, Language and Culture - Frontier Culture Museum Igbo Village, Virginia, USA  

 

02/12/2016:

 

Ladies and gentlemen, book your flight now, reserve your room(s) for July 28, 29 and 30 in preparation for the 2016 Igbo Worldwide Festival of the Arts and culture. Council of Igbo States in Americas invites all to its International  substance driven 2016  Annual Igbo Festival of the Arts, Language and Cultural extravaganza scheduled for July 28, 29, and 30 2016.

 

Council of Igbo States in Americas currently made of Abia, Anambra, Anioma (Delta), Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Rivers states under the emblem of "CISA" invite you to join us on July 28, 29, and 30 at the West African Exhibit Cochran Pavilion, Frontier Culture Museum Igbo Village (FCMV) of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in celebration of the Arts, Language and Culture  of over 5 million Igbo Nigerians and their value added to the to the Americas landscape.

The highlights of this “Special Cultural Event” scheduled for July 28, 29, and 30 include showcasing and celebration of Igbo culture, tradition, and the rich heritage of over 5 million Igbos in the Americas. There will also be an opportunity for symposium, panel discussions, social interactions and integration that will focus on Igbo agenda, with emphasis on ways of growing and sustaining our human capital through social interactions and integration.

We will also, "zero in" on the contributions of  our Igbos brothers that were brought to the Americas in the 1600-1700s as slaves and their imprints on the Americas landscape, from Staunton Virginia to the mainstream Americas, USA and Canada. 

 

Our co-host at this 2016 Igbo World Festival of Arts & Culture is the Frontiers Igbo Village Museum of Staunton ,Virginia, USA.

INFORMATION FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL INVITTEES: All our international invitees requiring travel documents to attend this events are cordially informed that the earlier they begin the process, the likely they will be successful in obtaining their travel documents.

A reminder to all our international guests seeking invitation to the event that the Council of Igbo States in Americas do not solicit, no accept fee for invitation to the Festival. Valid invitation to the Festival must have combined signatures of the President of CISA Dr. Edward Nwachi, Festival Chairman, Chudi Asidianya and Secretary, Mathias Mgbafulu 

Stay blessed, 

Chudi Asidianya, BA, MA, LSC, IEO

 

Chairman; 2016 Annual Igbo Worldwide Festival of the Arts and Culture:

Contact: 1 (905) 447-3726

  

Here are what observers are saying about CISA and the 2015 Igbo Worldwide Festival of the Arts and culture:

1. "It was all pomp and pageantry at the 2^nd Igbo World Festival of Arts and culture in Staunton Virginia.  The festival which was organized by the Council of Igbo State in America (CISA) kicked off on Thursday July 23 through Saturday July 25^th, 2015 with Igbos from three continents and other cultural enthusiasts thronged the Igbo Village of Frontier Museum for the 2nd edition of the cultural fiesta.  

"The three day event featured variety of spectacular displays of special effects, world class musical talents, cultural displays, exhibitions, performances, symposium, and the launching of CISA music ‘Aka Chukwu.’ The hundreds of costumed cultural performers, interactive art, traditional cuisines, cultural dresses, exhibitions Ada Igbo and Nigeria pageants, masquerades, and carnival rides were magnifying". 

​ 

​

2. "The Festival was uniquely marked considering the caliber of personalities who came from far and near to grace the annual event, which is undoubtedly serving as a unifying force for the Igbo of Nigeria living in the Diaspora and their kinsmen at home".  

"​​This fantastic cultural festival was marked with various intellectual presentations and activities, as well as display of ancient cultural artifacts and camaraderie.  Nkwa umu agboho of Afikpo and the masquerades that springs from the ground attracted the highest ovation and excitement.  Other highlights of the festival included the naming ceremony of seven African American families whose DNA confirmed their Igbo ancestry and who took Igbo names".

​

3. “we expect only the best cultural entertainment and we are so pleased that CISA was able to produce a show that was entertaining, magnifying and authentic.” 

 

You are likely to encounter your home renowned royalties like the indomitable Eze Nri, Eze Uzu of Awka, the chairman of South East Council of Traditional Rulers HRH Eze Cletus Ilomuanya President General of Ohaneze ndi Igbo, Chief Gary Igariwe, Igwe Ejiamatu and many other eminent Igbo leaders and several other Traditional Rulers and Representatives of the Nigeria Consulate New York.  

​

As usual, we are expecting a contingent delegation from South Africa, Mali, Namibia, Liberia, Cameroun, Canada, Mexico, Ghana among others.   

​4. “we ought to thank CISA for its role in the success of this carnival, an event that has tremendous cultural benefits for our people and the region.”  According to her, “festivals like this have the potential of becoming one of the great cultural events in the world.”

 

As was the case in 2015, you will be thrilled by the extraordinary displays by the maiden dance group, cultural aactivities, thunderous display of verities of masquerades. so set the weekend of July 28, 29, and 30th  aside as your family weekend outing you are guaranteed an atmosphere of enjoyment and goodwill.

 

The festival attracts notable Igbo Musicians, Nollywood, Igbo Governors and Celebrities, Ohaneze Ndiigbo, and distinguished guests from apex worldwide cultural communities from the Americas, Africa to Europe and from Asia to Australia and South America. Visit us at www.cisandiigbo.org  for an overview of CISA at work and our collaborative efforts with the American government' www.frontiermuseum.org/exhibits/1700s-west-africa/

 

DONATIONS /SPONSORSHIP: Donations and or sponsorship to support our projects and community development initiatives can be made through our website. Brochure arrangement, donation, sponsorship to support our community development initiatives can be made through  the Council of Igbo States in Americas (CISA) designated Argent(s) as listed below or through our website at www.cisandiigbo.org.  

 

REGISTRATION: Registration to attend our annual Festival of the Arts, Language and Culture can be done directly through the Frontier Museum Culture Village of the Commonwealth of Virginia@ http://www.frontiermuseum.org/exhibits/1700s-west-africa/. Attendees can also register on arrival at the event

 

BROCHURE ADVERTISEMENT: 

Please contact the DSG/Committee Head responsible for brochure advertisement to ensure that your advertisement, goodwill message and or family pose make on this marquee/museum collectible Festival Brochure.

 

ACCOMMODATION/RESERVATIONS: The room rate for this year has been set at $ 87 (eighty seven dollars) per night, plus applicable taxes 1302 Richmond Avenue, Staunton, Virginia USA. 24401- Phone; + 1540-886-5000 Logistics in the works; details to be unfolded along the way. Stay connected

 

FESTIVAL DATES:  July 28, 29 , 30, 2016. 

 

VENUE:  Event Sites to be used for the cultural activities is the West African Exhibit Cochran Pavilion at the Frontier Culture Museum Igbo Village (FCMV) of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

FESTIVAL THEME: Capacity Building, "investing in Igbo Language, Culture, and Human Capital to build stronger communities.

SUB-THEME: Sustainable Development, Education (SDE): On clashes of the dynamism of the opposite cultures; impacts of the host Diaspora "Cultures/Concept" of family on the Igbo family, culture, language and values. 

 

FESTIVAL PROJECT LAUNCHEON:  Proceeds from our "Endowment fundraising" go to "ongoing" upkeep and maintenance(preservation) of the Frontier Igbo Village and token to any group or NGOs where Igbo Arts, Language and culture are taught or promulgated. CISA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization as such, all donations, fundraised and sponsorship go to the designated projects and are "income deductible".

 

It also, is noteworthy , to inform our donors, funders and sponsors of the economic sense to partnering with CISA. Today the population of Igbo Nigerians in the Diaspora Americas totals about 5 million with total business opportunities immeasurable to the our sponsors. Our goal is to engender synergy between our donors, sponsors, funders , apex organization, partners in service agencies and members through activities like our Annual Festival of the Arts, Language and Culture.

 

PROGRAMME MAGAZINE:

1.       Reconnection: A voice heard across the globe!

 

a.       Highlight: Reconnecting with brethren from across the globe, singing of the Negro Anthem; spiritual "Deep River" and or "Swing Low Sweet Chariot."

b.      Event chaired and facilitated by Ichie, Ticha Akuma Ohamadike Ndi Igbo Professor, Emeritus at the Igbo Farm Village in Staunton, Virginia Also, involves singing of the anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. - Nzu, Kola-nut, Wine and Igbo songs as the Reconciliation elements.

c.       SYMBOLISM: Nzu; a chalklike clay is traditionally used in welcoming visitors as a symbol of peace, purity of heart, and acceptance.  The cultural rationale is that the African American elder passing the Nzu will be welcoming the visiting elders from the African Diaspora into the Obi-the Frontier Igbo Village Reception.

d.      Kola nut breaking, sharing, and eating kola-nut in a gathering symbolizes commune with our ancestors in remembrance of the transcending life that we share in common.  In the process, as is customary among many peoples and cultures of West Africa, pouring a libation and drinking from the same bottle, and publicly declaring our affirmations (Igbo Kwenu), and offering benedictions (ofo oma) are part of reconnecting event.  A designated person and one of the visiting elders from Nigeria will shake hands to symbolic handshake across the Atlantic, members of the African American community present to shake hands with the Igbo community from across the globe as participants in the global re-connection is the essence is the re-connection

 

2.      2016  Annual Igbo Festival of the Arts, Language and Cultural extravaganza (The main event)

[Anthony Nze]