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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

CALABAR CARNIVAL IS THE MELTING POINT OF AFRICAN HOSPITALITY,UNITY...AYADE



Cross River state governor,Prof Ben Ayade has described the Calabar Carnival as the melting point of African hospitality and the beginning of unity.

Ayade who made the disclosure on Wednesday at the Millennium Park, venue for the flag off of 2016 Calabar Carnival said it was the beginning of a new dawn and growth for Africa.

"Cross River is at it again,you are all welcome to Calabar Carnival 2016,the melting point of African Hospitality where warmth is the order of the day in the state"

Cross River state is welcoming Africa and indeed the entire world to calabar. I want you to recognize the fact that this Carnival is the true vitality ,Unity and harmony of Africa"

Flagging off the 12th edition of the Calabar Carnival, the winner of the maiden edition of Miss Africa 2016, miss Neurite Mendes said the Calabar has been in the eyes of the world for years for organizing the biggest street party in Africa.

Mendes who lauded the effort of the state government in its awareness about climate change said it was pivotal for everyone to come together in the fight and awareness.

" It is an honour to represent my country in this years edition of Calabar Carnival,the Carnival this year is about sustainable development in climate change,

According to Miss Climate Change Ambassador, it is important to let the world know that we can combat climate change together.


Miss Neurite Mendes from Angola won the maiden edition of miss Africa Climate change organized by Cross River state government in November 2016.

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