Ekiti kete Canada is a non for profit organization
registered in Canada by indigenes of Ekiti State from Nigeria.
The organization over the years has proven the power of
unity yields ripple effects of socio-economic growth.
On the 3rd of July, 2022 the relief agency had
the maiden edition of the Cultural food celebration. The food festival was a
show case of culture, traditional food, traditional board games, children
sports, dance, teenage engagements et al.
Xphrame Media documented the event which Canada events
rating described as record breaking .
The turnout was massive, the varieties of food was
impressive, the organizational set up was topnotch, the systematic event agenda
switch was superlative, the sacrificial efforts of volunteer members were
humongous, the team work was flawless
and the atmosphere was love ridden.
Against the hot scorching sun at G Ross Lord Park, members
defiled all odds to ensure a smooth free for all food festival. It was indeed a
reunion and networking opportunity of a sort for the community.
Special delicacies, soups and dishes affiliated with the
homo-cultural people of Ekiti state were on display and freshly made. Ekiti
people are popularly known for their love for pounded yam. They were mortar and pestle to pound yam and
numerous other meals. There was freshly made barbeques and grilled hot dogs,
roasted corn, freshly made Nigerian Jollof rice etc.
The event witnessed attendance of other communities in
Canada and was described by the Canada event ratings as a successful all
inclusive event promoting diversity.
In a chat with the Public relations officer of the
organization, Mr. Tokaseen, he ascribed the success of the event to the
management and leadership efforts. He said the president, Mr. Adeshina and his
executives worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the event. He further
added the Board of directors led by Hon. Olatoye and other senior members
support played a vital role to the association as whole.
During the event the President and Board members thanked a
long outstanding supporter of the organization- Constable Ojo. Constable Ojo
has over the past 17 years been consistently supportive in gifts donation to the association.
The children had fun with varieties of games, competitions
and agenda’s which engaged them. Once again, Ekiti kete Canada made history,
pulling their strength in unison hosting the first ever most attended, most
organized and most successful outdoor cultural food festival.
Xphrame media congratulates the organization.
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