PORKFEST INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL CALLING!!! 08033987075IGYO DONDU 28TH DECEMBER 2023

PORKFEST INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL CALLING!!!  08033987075

IGYO DONDU 28TH DECEMBER 2023

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 All is now set for THE PORKFEST FESTIVAL come 28th December at the PORKFEST's permanent venue, YANDEV FOREST RESERVE PARK. Ichombotar I Tiv, Gboko Local Government area of  Benue State, Nigeria 

08033987075

THE PORKFEST STORY

The idea of a Pork Festival came to my mind one night while attending a Farm Jam organized by my friend Mr Andy Iordye Shaku Nor at their farm in Makurdi during the 90's.

This light bulb moment played in my mind over and over for years and most times I would discuss it with my brothers at our family end of year barbecue night.

 Kounty farms was later born, with vested interest in pork production,

Slowly but surely the idea began to gain momentum. 

Before long, an impressive team of enthusiastic barbecue-loving friends agreed to support the feast.

 Kounty farms then agreed to host the maiden edition and provide all the pork for the feast which has today given rise to Kounty Pork Festival Gboko 

We are passionate about the pork value chain industry and committed to using their skills and talents to give back to the community by delivering a truly delicious event.

Mr Haa-Orpin T.E is the founder and CEO of PorkFest.ng the promoter's of pork festivals in Nigeria.

He reflects a varied personality including ambition, and the qualities of generosity and thoughtfulness.

A determined and vigorous individual, yet pleasantly calm. 

He is always encouraging people to fight for what they desire and what they believe in, and doing it through God because nothing great comes easy and with God everything is possible. 

Haa-Orpin is a full time public servant, motivated by his love for farming and succeeding as he strives to become an outstanding and successful man in today's society.

He has a definitive goal of becoming a successful farmer and owning a renowned food processing industry. 

Through his passion for farming, he has embraced a fanatical interest in pork production. 

As a tourist & cultural activist, he has a flair and deep love for the outdoors, recreation, barbecue, music, arts and crafts.

An avid supporter of tourism development within Benue and Nigeria at large. Torseer works across multiple organizations and platforms to get Benue State on the map as a tourism destination.

PorkFest.ng will allow him the opportunity to combine his love and passion in one place, leading him to fulfilling his dreams.

HAA-ORPIN 

 TORSEER EMMANUEL 

1.5 Yandev-Makurdi RD, Yandev, 

P.O. Box 996 Gboko, Benue State

Nigeria

Phone: +234 8033987075

Email: torseerhaa@gmail.com

Website:https://porkfest.ng.

  PORK FESTIVAL BOARD/COMMITTEE.

President - Torseer Haa-Orpin

Vice president - Jerome Orpin

Festival Director - Iordye Shaku Nor

Festival Manager - George Chiroko 

Festival Secretary - Demenongu Msen

Treasurer - Patricia Aunde

Ex Director Sponsorship - Tersoo Haa-Orpin

Ex Director Entertainment - Jennifer Yogh Tyosar 

Ex Director Cook off - Hon. Peter Mellaba Samu

Ex Director Contact/Mobilization - James Bemshima Orpin

Ex Director Security services - James Gudu Gbakon 

Brand Ambassador - Henry Luter Yev (Baba Yev)

The Kounty Pork Festival is organized by PorkFest Nigeria.

The Pork festival is an annual food event, a blend of tradition with cultural music, dances, arts and handcraft the result of a renewed desire to bring to the fore the rich Tiv history and heritage for visitors and locals alike to enjoy.

Porkfest shall showcase;

The Tiv mans love for pork and his cultural heritage and historical artifacts.

A Tiv man loves pork and has placed premium value on pork more than many other meats, hence the adage "igyo dondu", meaning pork is 2nd to none."

This can be testified by the abundance of pig farms, pig slaughter slabs, pork eateries /joints all over the Benue valley particularly the Tiv nation and its environs.

In ancient times, a Tiv traditional marriage rite was deemed incomplete if a black pig was not presented to your in-laws. Till date, the black pig is one item on the marriage list that is not bargain-able. It is important to note that the prolific nature of the pig is the reason behind it's demand by in-laws during marriages, signifying fertility to the would be couples. Meaning the couples will bear many children. The bigger the pig, shows how much love the man has for his wife.

For this reason, Porkfest-NG has chosen an emblematic space, the ichombu I tar Tiv; Gboko to project this festival.

We shall exhibit the Tiv culture, it's arts, crafts and artifacts, not forgetting her traditional ways of life.

This fiesta will aid in building bridges of friendship across borders and boost the Tourism potential of the ancient city and the Benue valley.

VISION

To be the foremost Pork festival in the Benue valley and Nigeria at large.

MISSION

Our mission is to promote tourism through festivals and recreational activities. Honoring farmers and celebrating our traditional heritage and the community.

GOALS 

To  engage, entertain, unify and strengthen the fabrics of our rural lifestyle and communities through folklore, music, dance, games, arts and craft.

To boost tourism and recreation through the celebration of the festival.

To promote and encourage the production of improved breed's of pigs not forgetting our traditional indigenous pigs.

To recognize and award deserving farmers for their hard work and outstanding qualities in the pig/ pork value chain industry in Nigeria.

To encourage restaurants and chefs to be creative and develop more pork cuisines, recipes, and sauces.

To promote standards in the industry.

To do charitable works.

Note:

That Funds will be raised at the festival through raffle draws and donations. Hence the festival is free, there will be a suggested donation of #1000 and above by all attendees.

Monies raised will be channeled towards;

The provision of Park benches and a childrens playground at the Yandev forest park for recreational activities and public use.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

The festival is about pork, craft brew, folk music, dance, games, bacon and more pork.

Over 20 vendors are expected to grace the event with  over 2000 expected visitors. 

 SWINE & BEER GARDEN.

There will be a Beer and swine Garden where assorted beers, local brew, palm wine, spirits, cocktail/Moctails will be sold to attendees, this is to complement the variety of pork and Bacon delicacies that will be made available.

TIV VILLAGE SQUARE 

There will be an arts/crafts village, known as the Tiv Village square where we shall exhibit the Tiv artifacts and craft, particularly items that are extinct or going extinct…

Music and Dance

Music is part of the culture of the Tiv people. They have being able to advance a form of communication that blends music intricately with it. This communication promotes the use of various traditional musical instruments such as;

Kakaki: An instrument which is used to pass important messages to the community. This message could be the crowning of the King, the birth of the King’s son, the marriage of the King’s son or during an attack by opposing community. Members of the community are told to gather at the village square.

Ilyu: This is an instrument made of light wooden material which is also used to gather elders for a meeting with the King. It is also used to announce the death of someone in the community.

Indyer: This is a special musical instrument made from mahogany trunk. It is used during festivals such as the Yam Festival to pass information as regards the festival to the people. It is also used to announce the success of a good harvest year.

Gbande: This is a large musical instrument played by young men of the community during festival. The gbande produces strong rhythms when played and it beats carry with it messages to the people. It is significant during occasion like coronation and death of the King.

Adiguve: This instrument resembles the violin and it is one of the popular musical instruments used by the Tiv people. During festival, the Adiguve is played to the admiration of all. It is also symbolic during the death of an elder in the community.

Tiv Dressing Code

Since time immemorial, the Tiv people have perfected the art of weaving; a craft passed from generation to generation. Tiv people favor their traditional attire to any other form of attire due to the strong cultural identity it commands.

The Anger

The anger is Tiv most popular form of attire. It is made up of white and black stripes woven together to form a beautiful design.

Tugudu

There is Tugudu which is used strictly for burying dead ones. The women of Tiv like to put on a special fabric known as Ivvavtyo which is worn during important occasions.

Other fabrics used by the Tiv people are Lishi, Gbev-whaa, Godo, Gurugu, Chado, Deremen and Gbagir.

The Tiv people apply a very painstaking process in making their fabrics. It takes about a day for one person to weave, dye and prepare the fabric for sale.

The fabric is greatly patronize by many people and it has helped to boost the economy of the state.

Tiv kitchen items 

 where the 12' x 12' booth spaces for a fee shall be made available on first paid basis, vendor's Should note, they are to provide their own 10' x 10' tents. 

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT

There will be live music, live Bands, cultural display, performers, costumes, comedians, games and DJs to thrill the audience to sizzling fun 2 days of pork and beer. 

CHILDREN'S PIGLET ZONE. 

There shall be an adventurous park organized for fun loving families, so parents are free to come along with their children to play and sample the festival delicacies.

There shall be:

Horse/Pony rides

Bounce house

Face painting

Mascot

Swings

Trampolines and more.

 

FARMER'S MARKET SQUARE 

There will be a farmers market where pig farms/producers, meat processors, feed millers, equipment and drug marketers can book and display their products for sale and or exhibition.

Those who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields shall be nominated for awards.

AWARDS.

The awards shall be annually in the following categories:

Heaviest or biggest pig of the year award. 

Pig producer of the year award.

Pig partner of the year award. 

Veterinarian of the year award.

 COMPETITIONS.

Competitions shall include but are not limited to the following;

Catch - a - Pig Contest… the winner takes it home. 

Pork eating competition award. - Mr Pork.

Battle of the chefs: Our chef's will compete in the following categories:

Best Pork Barbecue cooking contest.

ADMISSIONS

Admission is free but there are special packages to attendees who appear in their festival customized T-shirts/Hoodies only shall be entitled to the following:

A pack of assorted grilled/barbecued pork chops.

 Complimentary drinks.

Souvenirs.

NOTE: Wristbands will be issued at the entrance to all invitees who appear in their regalia for this special treat.