Akwa Ibom Christmas Village

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Akwa Ibom State Christmas Village is an annual holiday market event in Unity Park, Udo Udoma Avenue in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. [1] [2]

Background

It is usually set up in December and terminates around early January. The festival includes activities ranging from presentations from dance groups, service of different delicacies, and networking by fun-seeking lovers. [3]

The Christmas Village was inaugurated by Governor Udom Emmanuel in 2020, and since then, it has been a place of activities for the indigenes and visitors during the festive period. [4]

Recently, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno included Happy Hour Freebies to the Christmas celebration at the park, and changed the name from Christmas Village to Christmas Park. [5] [6]

The Governor of the State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno hosted the 2023 Christmas Carol festival in the Christmas Park. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Akwa Ibom Christmas Park 2023 - Akwa Ibom State Government". 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  2. ↑ Ekponta, Iniobong (2023-11-11). "Akwa Ibom Sets Stage For Memorable 2023 Christmas Celebration" . Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  3. ↑ "Akwa Ibom Christmas Village Already Buzzing With Festivities as Yuletide Sets In". KRISTINA REPORTS. 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  4. ↑ Udonquak, Aniefiok (2020-12-31). "Akwa Ibom Christmas village generates over N1 billion in one month -". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  5. ↑ Utip, Udeme (2023-10-31). "Akwa Ibom govt unveils 2023 Christmas festival programmes". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  6. ↑ "Christmas Park Lineup | Discover Akwa Ibom". www.discoverakwaibom.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  7. ↑ Odey, Patrick (2023-12-15). "A'Ibom Christmas Carol coordinator urges Eno to sustain festival". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-03-29.


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