National Museum, Slave History Museum come alive as Cross River celebrates colours, arts, food fair

By Akpan David Calabar

Arts, tourism and food enthusiasts as well as indigenes have packaged what they have termed a “reinvention of tourism’ through the second edition of the Colours of Cross River State Art, Crafts, Cultural Exhibition and Food Fair.

The week-long event will be held in next month at multiple venues across the state. Organisers said that the event is aimed at showcasing the diversity and colors of the people of Cross River State.

The event will promote art, sculptures, paintings, and film, with the premiere of the epic movie Mutanda Oyom Nnamondo.

Effiong Nyong, the anchorman, said the National Museum in Calabar and the Slave Museum, which tells the story of slavery in Nigeria, will also be celebrated during the event.

“The monoliths in Ikom will be beautified for visitors and tourists, so they can catch a glimpse of rare and ancient art, which is only second to the Nok culture.

“The food festival will showcase rare meals and delicacies from the different zones of the state. There will also be daily performances from cultural and contemporary artists.

“The Calabar Sports Club, the first social club in Nigeria, dating back to 1898, will also be celebrated.

“The Colours of Cross River State Art, Craft and Cultural Exhibition and Food Fair will be rounded up with a Gala Night, called a night of glamour and awards”, a statement he issued explained.

 iPayBTC, Nigeria’s No 1 Bitcoin App.  First Sport Entertainment Ltd are some of the sponsors of the event.

CEO of iPayBTC, Prince Ogbonna urged people and residents of the state to support and attend the event.

“Cross River State is a beautiful and vibrant state with a rich culture, and we are committed to helping to promote tourism and economic development in the region. As well as show how Bitcoin can help enhance our cultures,” the statement said.