This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by Dr Taiwo Oladokun, the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister.
The statement said the 2012 edition of the Afia-Olu festival in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra, reflected such elements.
It advised festival organisers across the country to improve on their costumes by using more of traditional fabrics in the adornment of their masquerades.
``This approach would bring direct benefits to dealers in local fabrics, fashion designers and create opportunities for others in the community.
``Such fabrics constitute one of the defining elements of cultural expressions,’’ the statement said.
It commended the organisers of the festival and the community for the orderliness, spectacle and beauty of the festival, adding that it attracted warmth, joy and unity to the people.
The statement also urged the various communities to love one another, ``as love is the building block for the promotion of culture, tourism and political stability in the entire country’’.
The Afia-Olu Festival is an annual cultural event to mark the end of farming season and the commencement of harvest period.
A highpoint of the festival which took place in August was a colourful parade of more than 30 masquerades from Oraifite community.
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