By Bashir Bello
KANO — Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has granted an government order directing the Kano emirates, specifically Kano, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye Emirates, to proceed organising annual durbar within the state.
The governor made this recognized in the course of the opening ceremony of the maiden version of the Kano State Pageant of Arts and Tradition, popularly often called KanFest.
Recall that for consecutive years, the Kano State Police Command have banned durbar processions within the state, citing safety issues.
The Governor mentioned the return of the durbar is a part of efforts to protect the state’s wealthy cultural heritage.
He described the KanFest as a landmark within the historical past of the state, reiterating his administration’s dedication to reviving and repositioning the cultural sector as a key driver of id, unity, and financial development.
In keeping with him, “In celebration of the honour accomplished to Kano by UNESCO for inscribing the well-known Kano Durbar among the many world’s intangible cultural heritage, I hereby grant an Government Order to the 4 emirates to proceed organising the annual Durbar festivals.
“The state authorities and all 44 native authorities chairmen will absolutely help these efforts to make sure our traditions are preserved and showcased to the world.”
He famous that his administration has launched into a number of heritage restoration initiatives, together with the renovation of the Gidan Dan Hausa Monument, Gidan Rumfa, the traditional metropolis partitions, and conventional dye pits — a few of which date again over 700 years.
Others, he mentioned, included ongoing efforts to improve the Historical past and Tradition Bureau right into a world-class analysis and documentation centre, noting that the initiatives goal to mix conventional information with fashionable methods to empower native artisans and promote Kano’s cultural industries globally.
Governor Yusuf nonetheless referred to as on the residents to see tradition as a dwelling asset for future generations.
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