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EKO FESTIVAL OF KITE SET TO DEBUT IN LAGOS

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A first of its kind festival in Nigeria featuring
kites of various shapes, colours and sizes flying in the skies is set to debut
in Lagos in September 2013. The festival being organised by a Lagos based
marketing and promotion company, Cranes and Ladders Limited is targeted at
reviving old games and bonding ties among families and friends.

 Speaking at a
press conference that held at Maruwa Beach Lekki Lagos to formally unveil the
festival, The Chief Executive Officer, Cranes and Ladders Limited, Mr. Ebun
Roberts said that the festival is a family growth driven game which is set to
become one of the leading individual, family and group fun game in Nigeria.

“Kite flying is an inexpensive/recreational game
that has always been one of those bonding opportunities for peers, families and
friends, it is also an age old fun activity which both the classy and mass
enjoy. With this festival, we aim to revive family and friends picnic, revive
old day’s time games and bring back fun memories for young and old adults in
Nigeria.”

 “Kite flying
is so much loved and appreciated that some countries in some parts of the world
hold annual kite flying festivals, however, looking into our part of the world,
this game appears to be a game that has gone to sleep.  But now the fun giant, Eko Festival of Kite
is set to be awakening this family fun game. The festival will be a great
opportunity for friends and families to share moment of sheer fun and
excitement.” Roberts added.

 On the
festival activities, Mr. Ebun Roberts disclosed that the ‘Eko Festival of
Kites’ will run through two separate days in September, 2013, with additional
activities like the display of mind blowing kite, old games like ‘Suwe’ and
‘ten-ten’. Also we have confirmed the attendance of 20 international flyers
from India, UK, USA etc to attend the event.” He concluded.
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