Ndi Ichie Cultural Organization Houston Texas Holds 18th Annual Igbofest

NDI ICHIE cultural organization Houston Texas on July 13th organized the 18th Annual IgboFest   – the largest African cultural festival in the City of Houston. 

The colorful carnival which has been around for over 15 years makes its Downtown debut to conveniently accommodate thousands of Houstonians from a diverse culture who are enthusiastic about the rich Igbo culture.

Friday July 12th, the organizer with a few performers was featured in two local Televisions appearances. They were featured on Great Day Houston, a local talk show hosted by Deborah Duncan, following CBS This Morning. 
Late in the evening, the group made it to the Isaiah Factor Uncensored, a Fox 26 news talk show. Each appearance showcased a preview of the epoch event.

The event was well attended by Nigerians in Texas and beyond showcasing group performances ranging from traditional to acrobatic dancers. 
Other displays involved were very rare masquerades from the Igboland. 

The IgboFest experience was sensational. Just like Prof. Chris Ulasi, president of Ndi-Ichie Cultural Association, overseers of Ndi Ichie Youth Cultural Foundation told International Guardian. 

This event was free and had a lot of people from diverse cultures and Houstonians came out for an international experience and witnessed the award winning and most recognized Igwe Cultural Entertainment group, awe-inspiring dancers, and fashion parade filled with authentic-traditional wears and to learn why the African heritage and indeed the Igbo culture are traditionally motivating and spiritually authentic.”

As part of this event, an Annual Igbo Language and Communication Conference were held on Friday July 12th at the Crowne Plaza Houston.  The theme of this conference was “Igbo Language Heritage: Communication, Representation and Preservation.” 

The forum witnessed a lineup of professionals, community and spiritual leaders with presentations focusing on promoting, celebrating, and showcasing the Igbo culture.

Historically, Ndi-Ichie is a Council of respected individuals that occupy a very high place in the Igbo society. They are well-regarded personalities; they are elected individuals of valued demeanor; honest, resourcefulness, with comprehensive moral reputations and other virtues. 
They are believed to command special connectivity with the ancestors, and at all times held in high regard. 
As a MISSION, Ndi-Ichie Cultural Club and Ndi-Ichie Youth Cultural Foundation aim at reclaiming the cultural capital of the Igbos where it’s been damaged or lost.

Speaking to our correspondent, the Chairman of NDI ICHIE CULTURAL ORGANIZATION, Dr. Chris Ulasi said, 
“With that desire in my heart, I preside over Ndi-Ichie Youth Cultural Foundation. 
We’re all looking to make a difference in our world and I believe that by focusing on promoting, fostering, and showcasing Igbo culture and folklore outside Igbo ancestral homeland make substantial impact and would be relevant to know that the world is made up of great cultures and if you foster them positively, they’ll pay huge dividends in love, international understanding and a better world”