Lagos, the city known for its vibrant culture, tourist attractions and lively nightlife, is set for its culture week.
Tagged: ‘Lagos Culture Week’, the event is aimed at celebrating rhythms, flavours, fashion, art and the creative spirit of the city dwellers.
Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in partnership with Lagos Cultural Mission, the 2-day event is scheduled for Sunday, November 30 and Monday, December 1 on the Island.
While ‘Tour and Flavour of Lagos’ will hold on Sunday at Nahous, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos by 9am, ‘See Lagos, See Culture’ will take place on Monday at the same venue by 6pm.
Speaking, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Culture and Arts, Mr. Idris Aregbe, said the event is a celebration of the roots, rhythms, flavours, fashion, art, and limitless creative spirit of Lagosians.
“Detty December just got louder, prouder, and more cultural. Lagos is stepping out in full colour as we unveil Lagos Culture Week, a vibrant celebration of our roots, rhythms, flavours, fashion, art, and limitless creative spirit.
“This is where tradition meets the now, and where Lagos shows the world that culture isn’t just preserved, it is lived, remixed and celebrated with pride.
“Lagos is no longer about music and films alone. The city is also known for culture, arts, food, fashion and many other things.
“We want to use Lagos Culture Week to re-echo that as people are preparing for December, they should also plan for some of our best action, music, movies, culture and arts for Detty December.
“We want people to come and experience the energy, feel the heritage and taste the soul of the city. This December, Lagos isn’t just vibing, Lagos Means Business.”