Over 10, 000 Wimbum people in Bamenda grouped
under the umbrella of the Wimbum Cultural and Development Association-WICUDA gathered
at the Wimbum Men Hall at Ndamukong Street to commemorate the beginning of a
year in grand style. For years now, the Wimbum community in Bamenda has always
staged what analysts say it’s a cultural jamboree. In his
New Year message, Chris Mbunwe, President of WICUDA-Bamenda branch used the occasion
to caution Wimbum youths on societal ills such as banditry, disorder and the
importance of peace. He also cautioned everyone to very vigilant and to avoid
housing people they do not know. On the importance of the singing, dancing and masquerade
displays, Chris Mbunwe added that the Wimbum culture should be cultivated in
order to be relevant to the changing times. On her part, Hon. Esther Ngala
Ntalah, Member of Parliament for Donga Mantung Centre cum former President of
the Wimbum Women Group-Njuh Mile II added that culture should be propagated
positively without sacrificing its true meaning to the everyday life of the
people by portraying it as the mirror of the unique soul and character of a
people. She also spoke elaborately on the phenomenon of climate change and
HIV/AIDS.
One of the main attractions was the
presence of a masquerade “Moye”. And the main eye-catching personality of that
group was Musa Shey Nfor, BAPCCUL/CamCCUL President. To Musa Shey Nfor, “Culture
is the soul of a people. It is a whole package of patrimonial qualities that
differentiate and identifies the Wimbum people, thus promoting such values is
another way in animating rural development”. Some of the dances that animated
the Bamenda cultural fiesta included among others, the nneh of Tabenken, the
Mbaya dance group, Njuh, Nfuh and others. It was also a moment for youths to
get in touch with some Wimbum cultural and traditional practices.
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| Chris Mbunwe |
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| Hon. Esther Ngala |
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| Musa Shey Nfor |
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