Eagle Schnapps sponsors the 516th edition of Okere juju Festival

The Olaraja of Ekere, Ogieboro E.F Esisi has
expressed his gratitude to the sponsors of this
year's edition of the popular Okere Juju festival
which came to a completion recently.
In a show of appreciation, he presented to
Intercontinental Distillers Limited (makers of
Eagle Schnapps) the framed pictures of the
Eleghe masquerade which makes a rare
appearance every 25years. Continue...
The Brand Manager, Eagle Schnapps Mr Kingsley Anuebunwa, receiving the gift said that the society which lets go of its culture will definitely forget its roots, hence the commitment of the Brand to the celebration and encouragement of the preservation of our culture through the sponsorship of important festivals such as the Okere Juju.
He further added that Company took the sponsorship a notch higher by sponsoring a
draughts competition during the festival. He
disclosed that the winners, Marcus Somatsone
Martin Patrick and Deby Ogona went home with cash sums, Draughts boards and other branded items.
The grand finale of the event which was
witnessed by over 20,000 spectators was the
climax of 5-weeks of activities, which included
the "Ibi ri bi"(the spiritual cleansing), "ode
gbigba' (sweeping the arena), "Awerewere" (cleansing ceremony).
The spectators were treated to masquerade
displays, and various enactments from the rich
history of the Okere People. Various groups
from within the community attired in beautiful
colourful native costumes paid homage to the
traditional ruler with the Motor bikers group
drawing the most attention with their biking
display.
When the first shade of darkness crept in the
masquerades disrobed leaving only their loin
clothes in preparation for their departure .This
was immediately followed by the final race of
the Masquerades with the entire audience
offering prayers for diseases and evil forces to
depart from their midst.
Mr David Oki, the community public relations
officer said the festival has thrown open many
tourism and business opportunities for visitors
and indigenes alike.
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