” Adire Osun Street Carnival is the highlight of Adire Festival and it will encompass the different Zones and Local Government Areas of Osun State.
“Today,we historically celebrate the origin of ‘Aro’ and the advent of Adire in Osun State and Osogbo in particular,with Ile-Aka being a prominent community for the production of Adire that is worthy to note; that ‘Aro’and ‘Adire’ also have a place in Ede at Ile Akoda and other prominent cities in Osun State with Elu leaves being used traditionally as a formidable dyeing material.”
“Today, the trend has changed with modern technological advancement with the use of colourful imported dyes from Germany and China.”
It is a known fact that some South West States have been propagating the Adire culture for a while now,but like they say,it is never too late,hence,this giant stride taken by the Governor Adeleke led administration,Adire Osun Festival is a futuristic youth engaging and empowering project”,he emphasized.

 

  • Governor Adeleke vowed his government support to rejuvenate the ‘tie and dye’ (Adire) business as a great drive towards the improvement of the state economy,boost culture and tourism and employment in Nigeria.

The Governor ,thereafter at the maiden  edition of Adire Osun Festival World Media Conference Unveiled the Logo of the festival at the Adolak Event Centre, Osogbo on Monday, December 30, 2024.. venue of the event.

At the epoch  event,the governor traced the  evolution of Adire from  Osogbo the Osun State Capital some years ago and by extension to Ede Osun State. He noted that all other Adire productions were imitations from Osun State.

 

Governor  Adeleke therefore,declared Adire Osun as an annual event to support cultural and economic value.

Adire endorsement has become a global trend by which Governor Ademola Adelekes visionary leadership projects to change the narrative of the state by diversifying the economy and improve the internal revenue and another giant stride to promote Yoruba rich culture and tradition.

“Adire as a cultural heritage of Osun state plays a crucial role in the lives and history of the state by influencing the values, belief and sense of belongings of the people of Osun. It is a source of inspiration and creativity.”

 

In their separate remarks, the Special Adviser to the governor on Creative Economy, Events and Entertainment, Hon. Tunde Laface; SA on Tourism, Hon. Tope Anjorin; and SSA on Culture, Hon. Iyiola Shefiu explained the need to embrace new innovations in taking Adire productions into the next level in Osun.

A widely acknowledged culture personae Chief Jimoh Buraimo joined other Speakers at the event to speak about the origin and value of Adire. Many Osun State Royal Fathers were also in attendance.

The Osun Cultural troops and the traditional Bata drummers were on ground wetting the appetite of Guests and other attendees with cultural eulogies and display at the maiden event.