Agricultural
Fair 2017
Despite everything and everyone ...
yes, we were again able this year to organize the great Agricultural Show of
Bozoum.
We initiated the Fair on 2004
reaching at present the 13th Edition! We wanted it to encourage all farmers
and their cooperatives. It is a celebration of farmers proudness.
Since long ago we all believe that
there’s no peace without development, and we continue to encourage the efforts
of so many women and men of good will, supported by the conviction that it is only
with work, patience and passion that we
can build up the dignity of a person.
Unfortunately the 2017 Edition took
place in a difficult moment. Just the day before, Friday February 2nd,
a band of rebels attacked the town of Bocaranga, 125 km away, burning houses
and market, looting and killing at least 18 people. Due to the insecurity we couldn’t
invite the cooperatives of farmers from Bocaranga, Koui, Ndim, Ngaundaye and
Paoua. Their absence has greatly reduced the presence of exhibitors and the
volume of the goods displayed and sold. In addition to this, we have not
received any kind of help or funding from the various NGOs, contrary to
previous years. But the Providence is great, and we could manage with our few
resources! It took almost a month to prepare the Fair. No shortage of
volunteers, staff, and also students of the last class of our High School St. Augustin,
which proudly and with availability welcome, register and follow the
activities.
Saturday morning, however, we are all
ready. The exhibition area well cleaned up, the stands are pretty organized and
at 9am we start with a little parade. At this moment we should have the usual
introductory speeches by the Authorities, but in months there are not
Authorities in Bozoum.
The Fair is an exhibition space to show
the most beautiful aspect of agriculture and the resulting business.
In the
afternoon we visit a dozen gardens and here too, a feast for the eyes and for
the heart!
Simple people, who work hard, and
proudly presents the fruits of their efforts.
Too beautiful!
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