The Ile Eko Sango Osun Mil'Osa (IESOM) will host its Market Place Festival on Labour Day, June 19, at its Shrine Gardens facility on Upper Gasparillo Road, Santa Cruz.
The Market Place, which has become an annual feature of the Rain Festival, will this year be held as a separate entity focusing on the "odu" (scripture or verse of scripture) of the festival, Oyeku Osa (Oyeku Gasa).
This odu talks about conflict such as in partnerships or business and suggests compromise to avoid total loss. This partnership and relationship is not limited to the market day, but reflect the ongoing challenges of life and the way people deal with them.
A spokesperson explained to the T&T Guardian: "If we do not make the necessary sacrifices then that conflict will bedevil us throughout our lives, and it will be difficult for us to accomplish inner peace and harmony.
"As such, in celebrating the market place, the market day has been planned to add value to varying products to be bought and sold. The emphasis therefore will be on sell, buy, barter."
On the market day items such as
jewelry, herbs and herbal products, art and craft, plants and seedlings, African clothing, drums and much more will be available.
The festival will also give visitors an opportunity to purchase spiritual supplies, engage in divinations as well as participate in storytelling and other entertainment provided for the day.
Introductory workshops and exchange of ideas and services will also be featured.
The Market Day Festival starts at 10 am and will conclude at 10 pm.
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