IGBO AND IGBO CULTURE ON WORLD STAGE

This is a win-win situation for us. Do not let it pass you

We have an unprecedented opportunity to place our name as a people and our culture on the world stage for this generation and others yet to come. 



AN IGBO VILLAGE IN STAUNTON, VIRGINIA will place us where we want to be.

This is a project of the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia (FCMV) in its effort to recognize and honor ethnic cultures that influenced the frontier Virginian culture. FCMV is developing its West Africa Exhibit, which will be represented by a traditional Igbo compound. This is a rare honor and recognition of the contributions of our ancestors in the development and emergence of the present State of Virginia. This compound will have houses with decor, arts, crafts and surrounding vegetation from the 18th century Igbo Nation.  All materials for the construction by the Museum staff have been imported from Ala Igbo. The Frontier Culture Museum has found a solution to the problem of getting experts from Nigeria to guide the construction of the Igbo compound in Staunton, VA. Dr. Maduawuchi Ogbonna, Nwafo Igbo who resides here in the United State has accepted to direct the building of the houses. Volunteers are needed to build this Igbo Village to the eternal glory of our ancestors and our homeland.



The Igbo Compound Construction will take place from June 8 to July 7, 2009.
Volunteers are needed to assist Dr. Ogbonna and museum staffing in building this eternal landmark memorial to our ancestors who gave their life, skills and labor to develop the State of Virginia. This will also be a once in a lifetime chance to learn firsthand how to build traditional Igbo houses. Be a part of this historic event.


Each volunteer will receive a certificate of appreciation from the FCMV, two complimentary passes for future visits, and up-dates on the exhibit and its supporting programs



Volunteers can choose any number of days including weekends they will be available to help. Make it a summer vacation event and bring your family, as there will be activities for the entire family at the Frontier Museum.



Accommodation: There will be free accommodations at the Hampton Inn, Staunton, VA.  Ten double occupancy rooms available per week.  June 8 through July 7, 2009.



Feeding: Lunch provided by the FCMV daily.



Transportation: FCMV will provide transportation daily from Hotel to and from the Construction site.

Call or email Dr. Kanayo K. Odeluga, Coordinator of Igbo volunteers (2196775526) or kenenna88@yahoo.com) or Dr. Jeff Ohanaja (World Igbo Congress, Inc. (8328896982) for more information.

Click on the link below to visit the West African Site (Traditional Igbo Village):

www.frontiermuseum.org/WestAfrica.html



This is being promoted by Council of Igbo State Associations-Igbo Social Council, World Igbo Congress, Inc. and several Igbo Cultural Organizations.

 


https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-225819.672.html#msg3547094

maybe this is where I should spend summer let the kids get their hands dirty,weaving thatched roof and working with mud

I'm curious, what is a traditional igbo compound like?? Is this tradition with respect to what era?? If 2009, then I suggest you go up to an upper-middle class/upper class region, copy ay house plan, and you wuldnt be too far off.

I think Igbos already have one, though i don't know where it's located.