Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Finsbury Park Nigerian Carnival Set Fair for August
Following police approval of security arrangements the licence application to hold the Nigerian UK Carnival on 7-8 August is now with Haringey Council.
The carnival seems to have had something of a difficult first few years. First run in 2007 in Burgess Park, police sought to close it down after the first day following gang fights breaking out and higher than expected numbers arriving. It survived to complete its first year, but in 2008 it was cancelled at short notice following complaints from neighbours and in 2009 it didn't take place due to funding difficulties.
The carnival website which I'm guessing singularly fails to capture the party atmosphere describes the event in rather stolid tones:
The carnival seems to have had something of a difficult first few years. First run in 2007 in Burgess Park, police sought to close it down after the first day following gang fights breaking out and higher than expected numbers arriving. It survived to complete its first year, but in 2008 it was cancelled at short notice following complaints from neighbours and in 2009 it didn't take place due to funding difficulties.
The carnival website which I'm guessing singularly fails to capture the party atmosphere describes the event in rather stolid tones:
We are proud to present the "THE BIGGEST and THE MOST POPULAR African out-door event in the United Kingdom "THE NIGERIAN CARNIVAL UK 2010" The 2010 carnival is designed to create awareness for Nigeria independence 50 years anniversary). The highly positive and encouraging feedback from the previous year's successful hosting of the annual Nigerian Carnival has emboldened us to continue the momentum and plan another epoch-making event. The 2010 event is designed primarily to re-brand the Nigerian Carnival and to create awareness for the Nigeria's 50years independence anniversary and to continue the good work we started in 2007. We hope to use the platform to celebrate Nigerian music and movies, to educate and enlighten the world about Nigeria and to showcase the cultural diversity and commercial vibrancy of the country's entertainment industry. We also hope to use this platform to look into the issues surrounding the GUN and KNIFE crime in and around UK, how it's affecting our children, youth and the different communities in the United Kingdom. We hope to achieve this through an integrated showcasing of Nigerian culture and arts on a grand podium, supported by various organisations and celebrities in an entertainment atmosphere, to be enjoyed by all.
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Permalink Reply by the_anke on
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Give them a break, they are communicating in perfect English as they learned it from their colonial overlords. Don't expect them to move with the times as well!
Sorry, I'm being sarcastic. I've sent a message to the organisers. I know lots of Nigerians, having spent 2 years in the country. I don't know this one personally but I know people who know them. I also know there are a lot of people organising events who haven't got a clue what they are doing. However if they convinced the police to give them permission, they must have somebody half-way sensible looking after security, so I'll see if I can get you in touch with both the organisers and the head of security there. Would you like that?
I'm also not saying that this will guarantee everything being quiet but it should help!
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Permalink Reply by Hugh on
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I can't see this festival being quiet Anke, nor see any reason why it should be. I'm not quite sure what gives you the impression I'd want it to be. That's no really what festivals are about.
As to the style of the PR, glad to see you jumping to their defence, but I'm not sure they need it.
If you find out any more info, be sure and come back and tell us. Glad we could be of service tipping you the wink on this one. :o)
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Sorry if I had slightly misunderstood your posting, Hugh. I thought the reason you posted it was because you were worried about safety, with the history of troubles.
I spoke to the organiser today and incidentally, the history is one of the reasons they moved it from South London to Finsbury Park, obviously hoping that the troublemakers won't bother. He said it will be fenced in, with bag checks etc. The application, if you want to follow it up, is with Dahlia Barrett, the licensing officer at Haringey Council.
Any more questions or anything, just ask :)
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