Lomé, 16 August (ATOP) – Apotheosis of 8‘ Dunenyo Zà, traditional and cultural festival of the communities of Agoè-Nyivé, Bè and Aflao, was held on Saturday 15 August in Lomé in the presence of the President of the National Assembly, Prof. Komi Selom Klassou, representing the President of the Council. It was in an atmosphere of popular fervour, reunion and communion around common cultural and identity values.
Organized since 2017, Dunenyo-Za has gradually established itself as a major event in the cultural life of Greater Lomé. Apotheosis also brought together several personalities, including members of the government, vice-presidents of the National Assembly, the governor of the Greater Lomé Autonomous District, the prefect of the Gulf, mayors, cantonal chiefs, regional and municipal councillors, and a strong mobilization of the people.
Through songs, dances and local music, the communities celebrated their history and traditions. They reaffirmed their commitment to living together. The festival was also marked by artistic and cultural performances highlighting the riches of the terroir. It has thus provided people with a framework of reunion and sharing, strengthening the bonds of fraternity and solidarity between communities.
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Isaac Tchiakpé, welcomed the importance of this event, which he believes is more than just a celebration. It presents it as a space of memory and transmission allowing communities bound by a shared history and destiny to celebrate their roots, strengthen their ties and renew their commitment to unity and development.
Minister Chiakpé noted that true development cannot be built without memory, identity and cohesion. To this end, he welcomed the theme of this 8è Issues and Issues: “Into further action” ». The Minister felt that this theme is in line with Insider Government’s vision of putting young people and women at the heart of development. Mr. Tchiakpé recalled the various initiatives undertaken to empower women, integrate and entrepreneurship young people. He also referred to efforts to improve the living conditions of the people of Greater Lomé, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, sanitation, urban mobility and flood control.
The President Professor of the Federal Committee of Dunenyo Zà, Dr Eloi Ayamenou stressed that the event has become a real synergy of competences and a framework for pooling actions for community development. He stressed the need to preserve and transmit cultural and identity values to future generations. According to him, Dunenyo Zà is also a foundation for development actions in sectors such as education, health and infrastructure. Dr. Ayamenou particularly stressed the value of youth and women. He said their involvement is essential to the sustainability of cultural identity and the sustainable development of communities.
The President of the Federal Committee also paid tribute to the cantonal heads of the Grand Lomé and the first leaders of the Renaissance umbrella, Action for the Development of the Greater Lomé (RAD-Grand Lomé timeliness), presented as the promoters and founders of this federative initiative.
The organizers finally expressed their gratitude to the political and administrative authorities, partners, sponsors, associations, members of the diaspora and to all the good wills that have contributed to the success of Creation of the European Union.è edition.
Dunenyo Zà intends to pursue its vocation as a framework for the promotion of cultural heritage, intergenerational transmission and the consolidation of unity between the communities of the Greater Lomé.
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