World Cultural Day, a yoruba focused non-profit, non-governmental organization is set to organize a 2021 Asa Day in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State on Friday, 21st of may.
According to Mr Joel Oláníyì Oyatoye, the convener of Asa Day worldwide, said the proposed asa day will be held at the Tarmac Hill Cultural Center, Mokola Hill in collaboration with Oyo State Government under the auspices of the Ministry of Information, Cultural and Tourism.
He said, the events would be divided into two phases, the first phase will feature a lecture by professor Adedotun Ogundeji, former Dean, faculty of Art, University of ibadan, titled “awareness on youth empowerment access center”. While the second phase would be centered on celebration of culture and awards’ presentation on the same date and venue respectively.
He said, ” this year program will center on ‘LET’S USE OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE TO REVIVE OUR ECONOMY’ with an emphasis on lectures and symposium of the aforementioned theme, cultural presentations, awareness on youth empowerment access center, awards to major players and promoters of Yoruba culture among others.
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