Ekiti Cultural Festival (EKIFEST) has been scheduled to hold between 10 and 13th December, 2019.
The festival is an annual cultural events organized to showcase and celebrate the arts and cultural potentials of the state.
According to the Director General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Ambassador Wake Ojo-Lanre, EKIFEST is designed to further expose and celebrate potentials and the rich cultural attribute of the Ekiti people.
He stated further that the state Governor, Dr KayodeFayemi and his amiable wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi are passionate about promoting the unique cultural heritage of Ekiti State.
Ojo-Lanre highlighted the events as arranged during Ekifest as follows:
Pre-event : 10th Dec. Kiddifest at Motif Amusement Park, Iworoko Ekiti.
11th Dec. Carnival Parade, Traditional games/sports and Opening ceremony at Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado Ekiti.
12th Dec. Funride to Ikogosi, Colloquium, Taste of Ekiti/ Kegite gyration, performing arts competition for LGAs & Command Performance at Ikogosi Warm Spring, Adetiloye Hall, Ado Ekiti.
13th Dec. Performing Arts competition cont’d, Ekiti fashion show, Music, Fiesta & closing ceremony at Adetiloye Hall & Ekiti Parapo pavilion.