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High Expectations As Unity Dance Festival Hits Abuja

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UNITY DANCE FESTIVAL HITS ABUJA 

The Drum Majors for Peace with partners to Host the 3rd National Unity Dance Festival.

Drum Majors for Peace, in collaboration with the Department of Arts & Culture, Social Development Secretariat (FCTA), is pleased to announce the 3rd National Unity Dance Festival in commemoration of World Peace Day 2024. This event, scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM at the Cyprian Ekwensi Center for Arts & Culture, Area 10, Garki, Abuja, will highlight the power of dance as a tool for unity under the theme: "Dance; A Catalyst for Unity."

The National Unity Dance Festival an annually organized and internationally recognized festival,  lively and dynamic event that promotes peace, inclusivity, and social cohesion in Nigeria and beyond. Drum Majors for Peace has long believed in the arts' transforming potential, and this festival exemplifies the organization's dedication to promoting tolerance and understanding through creative expression. 

Speaking with newsmen, Ambassador Nsikan Paul, Executive Director of Drum Majors for Peace, stated the event's significance: "Dance is a universal language that transcends boundaries, and through this festival, we hope to inspire unity and harmony among people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds." He added that Researchers, Academicians, the Diplomatic community, Political, community and Religious Leaders, Private and Public Organization/Institutions, NGOs and CSOs, youth groups will all gather to advance the course of peace and unity through creative arts and entertainment.

He believes the initiative will create maximum and tremendous impacts especially now that the country is bedevilled with all forms of insecurity ranging from kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, religious intolerance and Good Governance protest that suggests disintegration.

The festival will showcase performances by talented Nigerian dancers, each representing a request for peace and unity. With a focus on cultural diversity and creative empowerment, the event will commemorate Nigeria's rich legacy and promise of harmony. 

About Drum Majors For Peace 
Drum Majors for Peace is an advocacy organization that promotes peace and inclusivity via entertainment, conversation, and youth development. The organization, which is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, is committed to building sustainable and inclusive communities by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 2, 11, and 16. Drum Majors for Peace is also recognized for arranging events such as National Entertainment and Peace, The Next Rated DJ competition, and the Feed One Initiative.

For media inquiries and press accreditation, collaboration, sponsorship, and branding possibilities, please contact Drum Majors for Peace at +2348037109639.

It is our collective responsibility to promote peace in season and out of season.