For the fifth consecutive
time in five years, Lagosians and foreign tourists gathered on Easter Monday
21st of April 2014 to celebrate the Lagos carnival 2014. As it has now become
the tradition of Lagos to hold The Lagos carnival on Easter Monday of every year,
the streets of Lagos wore a festive look, there were billboards, buses,
effigies ,and even a water display all heralding the event. There were giant figures
dancing on water right from the Cowries Bridge linking Marina to Victoria
Island! No doubt the event was well prepared for.
It was a day full of fun as
audience got thrilled with colours and glamour. The event kicked off with a
parade which started at Awolowo Road Ikoyi and ended at the Tafawa Balewa
Square Lagos.
Lagosians and tourists
from all walks of life watched the excitement as the different groups and
floats representing different areas and groups participated in a colourful
carnival procession amidst cheers and applause
Special guest of honour at
the occasion were the state governor, Mr.Babatunde Raji Fashola and the Minister
of Tourism, Mr.Edem Duke
The governor of Lagos State
addressed over 60,000 people who gathered at the Tafawa Balewa Square. In his
speech,he said “This is the end of a whole week of fun from the regatta to the
carnival. This is the real spirit of Lagos. Little -by –little we have built
our own carnival and it has grown from strength to strength.” The governor
urges residents to remain peaceful and vigilant. He explained that there is
need to be peaceful and to respect each other’s choice. He argued that Lagos
Carnival can only take place if the state is peaceful. Speaking further, he
expressed his pleasure to be at the 2014 Lagos Carnival tagged “LASGIDI”. He
expressed that the carnival represents the real spirit of Lagos which is a
spirit of prosperity after prosperity.
PHOTO CREDIT: auxano photography,tcd photography
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