The Brazilian Government in strong collaboration with the Nigerian Government have commenced a process of strong entrenchment of similar and shared Cultural Heritage, at the instance of the Brazilian Government, particularly the State of Bahia, Salvador and other agencies on culture, through a seminar tagged 'BRAZIL-NIGERIA INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR FOR PRESERVATION OF SHARED CULTURAL HERITAGE'.
It's interesting to note that the Yoruba heritage, particularly Oyo has become of international importance. UNESCO has come to recognize the heritage of this great people especially the ones transported to Brazil in the 17th and 18th centuries as slaves. They have become highly entrenched in the state of Bahia in Brazil and as such a special invitation was sent to the Nigerian Government through the Hon. Minister for Culture, High Chief Edem Duke, inviting the Grand Custodian of the Yoruba Culture and Tradition, The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III (J.P, C.F.R LL.D, S.A.P)- Permanent Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, for this significant seminar.
The most pronounced Yoruba heritage in Bahia, Salvador Brazil is the Sango, who reigned and ruled the famous Oyo empire as king. Sango was the third Alaafin of Oyo. The present Alaafin Oba Adeyemi is a direct descendant of Sango and as such he went to the seminar with many of Sango devotees from Oyo.
The seminar is the first of its kind and opened 28th July 2014. It has so far attracted global interest.
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1 (above) His Imperial Majesty - Oba Olayiwola Adeyemi delivering his speech and sitting beside him is Governor state of Bahia and Minister of Culture.
2. Drums rolled out to welcome His Imperial Majesty in a Carnival like possession.
3.His Majesty Oba Olayiwola Adeyemi III custodian of Yoruba Culture and History,chatting with Governor state Bahia and his wife.
4. His Majesty steps out gracefully with his Olori.
5.His Majesty Oba Olayiwola Adeyemi III with her Olori and Minister of Culture.
6.Thousands of cultural enthusiasts listening to His Majesty Oba Olayiwola Adeyemi.
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