DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

LASG REITERATES CONTINUOUS SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL FESTIVAL. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.



 LASG REITERATES CONTINUOUS SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL FESTIVAL


The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has reiterated the continuous support of the present administration to promote local cultural festivals across the State. This is part of strategies initiated to stimulate the indigenous culture, tradition and heritage of Lagosians and attract investors to various tourist spots In Lagos,


The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Idris Aregbe disclosed this in his remarks at the 11th Annual World Egbe festival held recently at Suntan Beach, Lagos.


Aregbe, represented at the event by the Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Idowu Johnson, expressed his satisfaction with the organisation of the festival which attracted more tourists than usual.


He reiterated the commitments of the State Government to continue to support the World Egbe Cultural Festival annually to portray unity amongst people of different beliefs and continue to showcase the ancient heritage of the State of aquatic splendour.


The Oba Ariwajoye Fasagbade of Akoko Land appreciated the support of the State Government in ensuring the success of the hosting of the annual event in the past few years, noting that it was a source of encouragement to the organisers of the Annual World Egbe Cultural Festival.


He added that the ceremony was a universal celebration attracting participants from as far as Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago and Cuba. The Egbe festival witnessed the showcasing and the celebration of the Miss Culture World Beauty pageant. The Zagbeto masquerade dance and Sato drums known to Badagry indigenous cultural heritage were also displayed to enrich the festivities.

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