Anambra State Association Finland (ASA Finland) and ASA Europe held the first “ASA Europe Convention” in Helsinki, Finland.
The Anambra State Association Finland (ASA Finland) held its annual convention between Aug 10th – Aug 12th 2018, in Helsinki, Finland. The two-day event was a celebration of Anambra culture and heritage, and it was attended by over 200 people from all over Europe. The event featured a business conference, a cultural carnival, and the launch of the ASA Finland 2018 brochure.
The convention was opened by the chairman of ASA Finland, Engr Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi. In his welcome address, Engr Onwutalobi thanked the guests for attending the convention and expressed his hope that the event would be a success. He also spoke about the importance of unity and cooperation among Nigerians living in Finland.
The business conference was an opportunity for Anambra people from all over Europe to network and discuss ways to promote business and investment in Anambra State. The cultural carnival was a showcase of Anambra culture, and it featured traditional Igbo dances, music, and food. The ASA Finland 2018 brochure was a comprehensive guide to Anambra State, and it included information on business, tourism, and education.
The convention featured a number of speakers, including the president of the Anambra State Association Europe Chapter, Chief Onuorah. Chief Onuorah spoke about the challenges facing Anambraians living in Europe and the importance of working together to overcome these challenges.
The convention also featured a number of cultural performances, including a traditional Igbo dance performance and a Nigerian music performance. The performances were well-received by the audience and helped to create a sense of community among the attendees.
The convention concluded with a vote of thanks by the chairman of ASA Finland, Engr Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi. Engr. Onwutalobi thanked the guests for attending the convention and expressed his hope that the event would be a success. He also spoke about the importance of unity and cooperation among Nigerians living in Finland.
The ASA Europe Convention is an important event for Nigerians living in Europe. It provides an opportunity for Nigerians to come together and celebrate their culture and heritage. The convention also provides an opportunity for Nigerians to network with each other and to learn about the challenges and opportunities facing Nigerians living in Europe.
Here are some of the highlights of the event:
- The business conference was opened by the President of ASA Europe, Chief Christian Onuorah. He welcomed the delegates to the conference and spoke about the importance of promoting business and investment in Anambra State.
- The cultural carnival was a colourful and lively event. It featured traditional Igbo dances, music, and food. The guests were entertained by the son of the late Igbo high-life music maestro “Oliver de Coque” and the masquerade dance, which is a symbolic cultural identity of Ndi Anambra.
- The ASA Finland 2018 brochure was launched by Chief Christian Onuorah and the Chairman of ASA Finland, Engr Claret-Anthony Onwutalobi. The brochure is a comprehensive guide to Anambra State, and it includes information on business, tourism, and education.
The ASA Europe Convention was a great success, and it was a wonderful opportunity for Anambra people from all over Europe to come together and celebrate their culture and heritage. The event was also a great opportunity to promote business and investment in Anambra State.
Anambra State Association Europe Cultural Carnival, 2018 -Sports Hall of Tikkurila Sports Park
11th August 2018