Under the twilight embrace of Eket’s starlit sky, the Christmas Carols Festival 2023 unfurled its enchanting tapestry of melodies, transforming the air into a symphony of joy. Esther Edoho, Blessed Etukudo, virtuosos of indigenous resonance, painted the night with hues of cultural richness, while the celestial voice of Mercy Chinwo, Christian Reggae maestro, Buchi, akin to a sizzling breeze, whispered tales of grace.
In this grand carnival of carols, the ambiance became a dance floor for souls, as the 5th edition unfolded like a rare blossom, eager to outshine the memories of its predecessors. Each note, a stroke on the canvas of time, reverberated through the hearts of the gathered, leaving imprints of festive ecstasy.
As the maestros orchestrated the cadence of celebration, the comperes, Rockyfella Nsudoh, Emman Akpan and Miriam Daniels, emerged as wordsmiths, weaving tales of mirth and glee. Their banter, a delightful duet, echoed across the jubilant throng, setting the stage for the oratorical brilliance of the revered REV. SAMUEL EBUKIBA. His words, a celestial sermon, transcended mere exhortation, elevating spirits to celestial heights.
The dedicated patron of this lyrical spectacle, Hon. Frank Archibong and spouse, Dr. Bright Archibong, stood as the backbone of consistency in sponsorship. Like a guardian angel, their commitment ensured the festival’s perennial bloom, making Eket Christmas Carols a beacon of communal unity and festive exuberance.
The 2023 edition, a classic in all its ramification, unfurled with the elegance of a timeless sonnet. The thrills, the reels, the indigenous echoes, and the refined harmonies coalesced into a mosaic of yuletide enchantment. Eket’s Christmas night, now etched in the annals of festive lore, beckons for future chapters, each promising to be more resplendent than the last.
And so, beneath the celestial symphony, Eket celebrated not just a festival but a testament to the unifying power of music—a hymn echoing through the corridors of time, reminding all hearts that in the magic of Christmas carols, we find a melody that binds us all.
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