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FG Endorses Leboku In Abuja 2025!

Posted on June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 By Admin No Comments on FG Endorses Leboku In Abuja 2025!
FG Endorses Leboku In Abuja 2025!

The Federal Government has formally endorsed Leboku-In-Abuja 2025, the annual New Yam Festival celebrated in Abuja by the Yakurr people of Cross River State. Obi Asika, Director General/CEO of the National Council for Arts and Culture, in a letter on behalf of the FG, described the landmark cultural event, organized by the socio-cultural group, Kedei…

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The Ugep International New Yams Festival: A Symphony of Tradition, Artistry, and Progress

Posted on August 22, 2024 By Admin No Comments on The Ugep International New Yams Festival: A Symphony of Tradition, Artistry, and Progress
The Ugep International New Yams Festival: A Symphony of Tradition, Artistry, and Progress

In the heart of Ugep, nestled within the vibrant tapestry of Cross River State, Nigeria, lies a festival as ancient as the oak and as grand as the skies: the Ugep International New Yams Festival. Like the unfolding petals of a rare and timeless flower, this festival, over four centuries old, continues to blossom with…

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Internationalizing The Ugep New Yams Festival While Preserving Its Cultural & Historical Originality

Posted on July 7, 2024July 7, 2024 By Admin No Comments on Internationalizing The Ugep New Yams Festival While Preserving Its Cultural & Historical Originality
Internationalizing The Ugep New Yams Festival While Preserving Its Cultural & Historical Originality

In the annals of cultural heritage, the Ugep New Yams Festival, celebrated by the Ugep people in Cross River State, Nigeria, stands as a venerable institution, a cornucopia of tradition and celebration, tracing its origins back to the early 16th century. Established circa 1520, shortly after the Umor (Ugep) people migrated from Akpá and settled…

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2015 Leboku Festival In Pictures!

Posted on August 26, 2015August 26, 2015 By Admin No Comments on 2015 Leboku Festival In Pictures!
2015 Leboku Festival In Pictures!

For the people of Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, the annual new yam festival, LEBOKU, is always a treasured homecoming as well as a time to celebrate the rich culture of the people. Below are just a few pictures as captured by the www.calitown.com camera. The Cross River Geographic Information Agency,CRGIA, has…

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Miss Leboku 2015 Holds Today, Records Highest Entries

Posted on August 23, 2015August 23, 2015 By Admin No Comments on Miss Leboku 2015 Holds Today, Records Highest Entries

For the first time in the history of the famous Miss Leboku beauty peagent, contested for by young girls in Ugep, Yakurr LGA, Cross River State, as part of activities marking the Ugep New Yam Festival, more than 30 contestants are vying for the coveted crown and the star prize of a brand new car…

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