History will be made this season, as Osun state unveils a special highlight of its activities that will usher in the New Year.
In line with the popular countdown ceremonies, governor of the state, Ogbeni Raufu Aregbesola, will be unveiling the tallest traditional gong, otherwise called Agogo.
The traditional gong, it will be recalled, was commonly used in the pre-civilised Yoruba Kingdom as means of clarion call at the village square, usually leading the people to gather and listen to the king’s message bearer.
The event which will have everyone decked in native attire to symbolise the Yoruba culture, will hold at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo.
Governor Aregbesola is expected to unveil the colourful chinned gong at an elaborate ceremony, to be followed by scintillating fireworks display to create a unique blend of culture, tradition and to promote tourism.
The structure was built in collaboration with Laface Entertainment and Plus One media. According to Tunde Osinibosi of Laface Entertainment, the unveiling will not only break the Guinness book of world records, but will create a unique cultural standard set by the Yoruba race.
“Transition players will also be offered in the unique Ipinle Omoluabi style as the world welcomes 2015 in grand style,” he said.
Osinibosi also emphasised that according to Aregbesola’s vision, “This event will ultimately become a major yearly culture and tourism show, as the state of Osun (Ipinle Omoluabi) becomes the Mecca of the Yoruba race for those who see the traditional and spiritual need to usher in the New Year in the State of Osun.”
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