Thousands of people gathered at Kwoi, Jaba local government area of Kaduna State, to celebrate the annual TUK HAM cultural festival, a vibrant event that showcases the rich traditions, history and cultural heritage of the HAM people.
The festival with a theme Unity and Heritage, highlighted the importance of preserving cultural practices while embracing modernization.
The festival which has been a cornerstone of Ham culture for decades, drew attendee from across the country and beyond.
The weeklong celebration featured a spectacular match pass, traditional dances, art exhibitions and culinary delights aimed at showcasing the rich traditions, history and cultural heritage of the HAM Community.
Speaking during the event, the deputy governor of Kaduna State Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe restated government's determination to continue to support cultural activities in order to enhance unity, harmony and peaceful coexistence among the diverse people in the state
The Deputy governor noted that a healthy use of tradition can contribute to a more peaceful, prosperous and united kaduna State and Nigeria as a whole.
In a remark, The Kpop Ham, Dr Dalladi Gyet Maude appealed to kaduna State government to rehabilitate Kwoi treatment plant in order to provide portable water for the people of the area the environs.
The paramount Traditional Ruler called for the change of name of the local government from Jaba to HAM for recognition of HAM land and development of it cultural heritage.
In their separate contributions, the Senator Representing Southern Kaduna, Barrister Sunday Marshall Katung represented by his. Wife Lord Mayor of Leeds, United Kingdom, Dr Abigail Sunday Marshall Katung and Member representing Jema'a/Jaba in the House of Representative Mr Amos Gwamna Magaji commended president Bola Tinubu, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for their efforts towards the actualization of Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia and Federal medical center Kafanchan.
Earlier in a welcome address, the chairman of organizing committee of the event, Ambassador Bulus Lolo explained that TUK HAM festival is a bride that connect sons and daughters of the HAM land across continent, reminding them of their shared humanity and the importance of cultural pride and expression.
The chairperson of Jaba local government area, Mrs Larai Sylvia Ishaku called on HAM people to uphold their cultural heritage as it their identity.
The TUK HAM cultural festival continues to be a beacon of unity and celebration for the HAM Community, ensuring tat their vibrant cultural legacy is passed on for generations to come.