The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Folarin Coker spoke to the Press recently about ‘One Lagos Fiesta’. Read on…
“Upon my assumption of office as the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, part of my brief was to ensure continuation of the Lagos Countdown tradition which ran for 3 years.
Furthermore, I was charged with seeking ways and means to improve the expression of our culture which produces a unique theatrical, musical and culinary art.
In the light of this, we reviewed the successes recorded so far with the Lagos Countdown and settled for a model that will turn the entire State into one community; celebrating change and the achievement of the past year with a strong expression of hope for the year ahead.
Lagos prides itself as the economic and socio-cultural hub of sub-Saharan Africa with a flamboyant multi-cultural expression of its art. It is home to people from all parts of Africa and serves as a pot of diverse language groups.
The people of Lagos are known for hard work and a “can-do” attitude which is complimented with a jovial spirit for celebration, especially during the festive period.
Our plan is to take advantage of these attributes and identify with the citizens in a one community, one celebration and... http://www.topcelebritiesng.com/folarin-coker-speaks-on-one-lagos-fiesta/