Civic events to mark the 2024 National Holiday continue…
visit to the World Camp for Unity and National Integration._
We are in Nkolnda.
A pleasant custom.
At this moment, the National Anthem is played. 🇨🇲
Presentation of the Unity Camp.
This was given by Alex Bitchoka, deputy director for the promotion of national integration.
The individuals being trained here come from the Conseil national de l’Education populaire (CONEP) and the Conseil national de la Jeunesse camerounaise (CNJC).
For 3 days, they will be trained in conflict management. In operational terms, this training – which is taking place with the support of the National Blood Transfusion Council (CNTS), Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), International Youth Fellowship (IYF) and the PNV – aims specifically to
To enable its participants to identify conflicts during electoral periods in order to learn from them, and to be in a position to suggest solutions.
According to Alex Bitchoka, this exercise will be carried out mainly through legends, songs and tales.
We’re talking about a return to our roots…
The national anthem.
“This minute of civic-mindedness was inspired by the nationwide event taking place this morning”, said Mounouna Foutsou before delivering his opening remarks.
The minister then reminded those present about the singing of the national anthem: “The national anthem must be sung in its entirety, with two verses and two choruses.
But Cameroonians want to move fast, so we skipped that part. The result is that we sing the anthem by halves. “
Pointing out that this is the wrong way to go about things, Mounouna Foutsou continues: “Under the aegis of the Commission d’homologation des emblèmes nationaux, which reports to the Prime Minister, Head of Government, we have recommended that if the second verse is not sung, the refrain should be sung twice. We are currently promoting the singing of the second stanza, because it is a rallying song. “
Minjec adds that the anthem should be sung in both official languages to promote bilingualism.
Real leaders”.
In his opening remarks, Minister Mounouna Foutsou reminded those present that this activity was part of the celebration of the National Day, but also of the intensification of the implementation of the National Programme of Civic Education through Moral, Civic and Entrepreneurial Rearmament.
Held under the theme: “The role of youth and popular education associations in the electoral process for the preservation of peace and national unity”, the aim is to enable young people to become “true Indomitable Lions, true leaders, peer educators, particularly at this close moment of the electoral context, during which young people are easily subject to manipulation.
Minjec also hopes that this camp will enable its participants to have a positive influence in their respective communities, and it is on a positive note that the Unity and National Integration Camp has opened.
Then it’s time for the family photo…
…followed by an interview with Minister Mounouna Foutsou, as usual, in both official languages.
The campfire begins.
“The important thing is to have a relaxing time. “
Murielle Onana, an executive at the Centre national d’education populaire et civique (National Centre for Popular and Civic Education), introduces the campfire, an activity that is starting now.
She points out that the campfire is above all “a symbol of gathering that has existed for centuries. It represents warmth, light and hope. “
In practice, the idea is to bring people together in an informal setting to create memories. The theme of this evening’s event is conflict resolution during election periods, and it will involve entertainment and the sharing of stories, legends and proverbs specific to each culture.
She sums up the campfire as follows: “the important thing is to spend a relaxing moment”.
* Majusto “the old man”, aged 65 (in yellow in the image).
His campaign can be summed up in three sentences: “I fought in the Second World War! I’ve seen a lot. Do you doubt my abilities? ” 😂😂😂
Essomba, 35, known as “the young man”. (In checked shirt)
“Who here doesn’t know what I’ve already done for this village? Do you still need proof? “he says. To each his own way of convincing. 👀
Marina, “a woman
“It’s the woman who takes care of the house, you can trust me to take care of our community. “
“You’ve seen me take care of my home and my family day after day, year after year. You know you can trust me. “
That’s how his campaign is summed up.
Of the three, who will you vote for? ✍