{"id":4692,"date":"2021-06-13T11:48:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-13T11:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=4692"},"modified":"2021-06-13T11:48:58","modified_gmt":"2021-06-13T11:48:58","slug":"chrisland-schools-celebrate-language-arts-and-culture-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=4692","title":{"rendered":"Chrisland Schools Celebrate Language, Arts And Culture Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">As part of its effort to promote the country&#8217;s culture, popular education provider, Chrisland Schools held its Language, Arts and Culture Day on Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">This event, which held in the school premises at Opebi, was \u00a0themed: \u201cOne Root, Many Branches\u201d, an allusion to the country&#8217;s rich cultural diversity<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">The occasion featured pupils aged between seven and eleven, dressed in indigenous attires reflective of cultures from the six geo-political zones of the country. Also on display were local delicacies as well as cultural dances and dramas performed in Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Mr. Eric Van Der Merwe, principal of the school, explained the importance of the event as it helps students develop an appreciation for art and language as well as different cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">\u201cNigeria has one of the best cultures in the world and this is what has kept me back in Nigeria for the past 11 years. As a school, we have discovered that a lot of students are not in touch with their background and culture, hence the reason for this occasion. This is an event the school has successfully done each year as a way of keeping students in touch with their roots,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Special guest of the occasion, Hon. Olufunke Rekiya Hassan of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Authority, described the event as remarkable and praised Chrisland High School for it&#8217;s commitment to the promotion of culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">\u201cWe must highlight and promote our culture, not just as \u00a0matter of individual preferences or styles but collectively as our national identity. I applaud the organisers, Chrisland Schools, for serving as custodians of our rich cultural legacy, which is one of our resources,&#8217; she said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Also present at the event were Oba Olusegun Adeyemi Ajasa, Awuse of Onigbongbo Kingdom; Mrs Mofoluke Oluwasanmi of the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture and Mrs Osayande Osaro of the Centre for Black African Art and Civilization.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of its effort to promote the country&#8217;s culture, popular education provider, Chrisland Schools held its Language, Arts and Culture Day on Friday. 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