PICTURES FROM OGWASHI CARNIVAL

The FOURTH EDITION of the 3 Day Ogwashi-Ukwu dance carnival as usual
took place from the 24th-26th of December 2013 with various
activities...
On the 24th, the Beauty Pageant tagged 'MISS ADA OGWASHI' held with
each contestant representing their communities, the STREET JAMZ PARTY
held in the 14 communities of Ogwashi-Ukwu simultaneously.
On the 25th was have the Dance carnival, Children's Christmas party,
Cultural display, Costume procession et al... dignitaries who
attended this great event include - The Royal Father of the day and
Traditional Ruler of Ogwashi Ukwu, Obi Prof. Chukwuka Okonjo who is
also the father of the Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Also in the convoy of the traditional ruler was the Finance Minister's
brother Prince Onyema Okonjo who visited from America.
On the 26th, was the football tournament between the 14 communities in
the town and also the display of masquerades from various parts of the
country,which included thefamous Ogwashi-Ukwu Olobo(masquerade).
The event was rounded up with an elaborately conceived RED CARPET DINNER PARTY
The initiator and organiser of this annual event is Mrs Anthonia Oguah.