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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