Osun Arts organised the African Millennium Cultural Exchange Programme in the summer of 2001 which was titled - Flash of Lightning. We took 10 local artists around Nigeria for three weeks, giving them the opportunity to interact and learn about the traditional music, dance and culture. This tour gave the local artists the chance to study the rich cultural tradition of the Nigerians.
The work is very good - especially considering such a short time for preparation.
Foyers
Testimonial
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Flash of Lightning
Theme Background
Visual arts
Drama
Dance
Music
Drama
Dance
Music
Flash of
Lightning
Lightning
Rhythms of African Dance (ROAD)
Ibadi
- Harmonising inner expression!
- Harmonising inner expression!
Ariya
- Celebration of Life
- Celebration of Life
Pantheon
of Deities
of Deities
Igbekun (Bondage)
Past Projects
They travelled to surrounding villages to witness traditional ceremonies and visited some important traditional rulers, as well as important markets where they were able to buy authentic traditional attires.
The project was an eye-opener for the participating artists because they were able to have a first-hand experience of African traditional cultural experience. All the participating artists enjoyed and now making a living on the hug experiences they had through their journey to the African centre of cultural excellence.
Some of the places they visited are; The Osun Osogbo Shrine, Nike Art Gallery, various traditional ruler palaces, The world famous Osun Osogbo cultural festival, The traditional tye-dye market and the Olumo Rock both in
Abeokuta city. They also experience various traditional festivals such as Egungun (masqurade) festival.
They also took part in the follow:
The project was an eye-opener for the participating artists because they were able to have a first-hand experience of African traditional cultural experience. All the participating artists enjoyed and now making a living on the hug experiences they had through their journey to the African centre of cultural excellence.
Some of the places they visited are; The Osun Osogbo Shrine, Nike Art Gallery, various traditional ruler palaces, The world famous Osun Osogbo cultural festival, The traditional tye-dye market and the Olumo Rock both in
Abeokuta city. They also experience various traditional festivals such as Egungun (masqurade) festival.
They also took part in the follow:
