Osun- Osogbo festival begins on Monday
The Osun -Osogbo Festival 2016 will start on Monday, Aug. 8 , with traditional cleansing “Iwopopo .”
This is contained in a statement by Permanent Secretary , Ministry of Information, Home Affairs , Tourism and Culture , Osun , Mrs Olajumoke Bello , in Osogbo on Saturday.
Bello enjoined all residents of the state capital , Osogbo , to conduct themselves well.
Bello stated that the governor wished worshippers, visitors and tourists from all walks of life an interesting stay and fulfilling experience .
“Gov. Rauf Aregbesola felicitates with Ataoja of Osogboland, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, Larooye ll , chiefs , Osun worshippers, sons and daughters of Osogbo on the occasion of 2016 Osun -Osogbo festival.’’
The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN ), reports that the festival is a yearly tourism event , recognised by the United Nations Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organisation
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