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Programme for the Nigerian Phase of the Project
“Preserving the Cultural Heritage in Africa”
August 16 – 31, 2006

 

Wednesday, August 16
Arrival in Lagos by Japanese and African participants; check into Homegate Hotels, Lekki , Lagos

Thursday, August 17
Visit to some galleries and artists’ studios in Lagos
Visit to Engineer Yemisi Shyllon at his residence
*Visit to the Chairman, Board of Directors, National Gallery of Art at his residence

Friday, August 18
Meeting with artists and culture journalists in Lagos at Pendulum Art Gallery, Lekki
Group Lunch
Depart for Oshogbo

Saturday, August 19
Sightseeing in Oshogbo and Ife
Return to Lagos via Abeokuta

Sunday, August 20
Travel by air to Kaduna and continue by road to Zaria
Sightseeing in Zaria

Monday, August 21
Sightseeing in Zaria/Arrival in Abuja
Meeting with artists and culture workers

Tuesday, August 22
Courtesy calls on the Directors-General of the National Museum, National Gallery of Art and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria; sightseeing

Wednesday, August 23
Meeting with artists and cultural actors in Abuja
Sightseeing in Abuja

Thursday, August 24
Arrival in Enugu by air
Visit to University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Courtesy Call on His Royal Highness, Igwe Mama at his Palace
Group dinner in Enugu(Nigerian Cuisine)

Friday, August 25
Courtesy call on the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani
Visit to the cave at Amofia, Ezeagu
Visit to His Lordship, Igwe Ezebuilo Ozobu in Ezeagu
Small meet with artists and cultural actors in Enugu
Dinner at an Artist’s residence in Enugu

Saturday, August 26
Commemorative Colloquium at the National Museum, Enugu
Lunch to be hosted by the Director of the National Museum, Enugu, Dr. Abu Edet
Cocktail to be given by The Art Republic and Alliance Francaise

Sunday, August 27
Courtesy Call on the Obi of Onitsha at his Palace in Onitsha
Courtesy Call on Eze Nri at his palace in Nri, Anambra State
Travel to Asele Institute, Nimo

Monday, August 28
Courtesy Call on the Oba of Benin at his Palace in Benin
Visit to some bronze casting workshops in Benin

Tuesday, August 29
Travel to Ibadan
A brief tour of Ibadan
Return to Lagos

Wednesday, August 30
Return to Lagos
Visit to Nike Art Gallery in Lekki, Lagos

Thursday, August 31
Departure

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