Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Reference is made to the above subject, some of you might have read about it or watched some clips in the media, Where West Nile marks 100 years as part of Uganda. Following previous discussions in parliament, among the LC 5s of West Nile, MAYANK and the general population of the people of West Nile it was agreed to have West Nile day and to be initiated by the West Nile @ 100 Centenary Celebrations. The organization of this celebration started in the third quarter of 2013, but was briefly interrupted by some unavoidable circumstances, it was however resolved in a West Nile Parliamentary Forum meeting that the celebration be held and later - April 01, 2014 - in a meeting where the West Nile Parliamentary Forum, LC 5s & the representatives of the organizing committee were in attendance, it was agreed, that the day be celebrated in April 21, 2014 in Arua. The following activities are planned to take place during the centenary year (April 2014 April 2015). The procession of the West Nile @ 100 Centenary Torch This will be launched at the Parliament of Uganda (April 14, 2014) and the torch transported to West Nile where it will move around all the constituencies of West Nile and finally received in Arua. The Celebrating our heritage; Providing hope for the future - Symposium This symposium (April 19, 2014) will primarily be to unpack the theme and launch activities that will be initiated at the celebration and form a course of activities for the next 100 years. The Celebration West Nile @ 100 Centenary Celebrations This will take place April 21, 2014 at Arua Hill grounds it is expected that the President of the Republic of Uganda will grace this occasion. The following activities will continue after the launch of the centenary year April 2014 April 2015 1. Commemorative Events § Corporate exhibitions § Centenary football league § Cultural Performers Competition § Theme Song Competition § Symposia § West Nile Beauty Pageant 2. History & Heritage Programme § Art Expos and Essay, debate, poems, quiz, drama, exhibition, cultural galas for learning institutions § Photo exhibition § Documentary on West Nile Heritage § Publication of the history of West Nile § Mapping Heritage sites 3. Legacy projects § Museum § Monument § state of the Art ICT center § Youth employment project We however are challenged by a limited ground force and limited funds, we therefore invite all West Nilers and friends of West Nile to contribute at least 1,000/= Uganda Shillings using the following method; MTN Mobile Money to Mobile Number +256782717945 = Prof. Christine Dranzua (also the treasurer of the Central Organizing Committee), very importantly indicate reason: WN@100. If you would like to participate as a company or organization please feel free to contact me = Richard Okuti Boroa +256-77-2-725252 or +256-75-2-725252. Lastly if you find interest in supporting the organization of the various activities we invite you to a special general meeting at Uganda Museum on Tuesday April 08, 2014 at 5:00pm. Feel free to forward this message to other West Nile Forums including Koboko Net, School associations and others. Kind regards Richard Okuti Coordinator Kampala Sub-Committee ---- Asili Richlands advertising, events, e-business, research & strategy Mobile: +256772725252 Website: <http://www.asili.co.ug> www.asili.co.ug
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