![]() ![]() Consequently, they behaved well, dancing, drumming, clasping their hands all together. Incidentally, the theme of this year was solely devoted to the youths. They all smarted out in their best fashion, carriage and mien. It was clear enough to see how gregarious the youths were. The colours and other outlooks of the people depicted peace and togetherness. On both sides of the Oba were dignitaries, high calibre personalities, men and women of timbre and caliber who came in their numbers to identify with their kinds in the town. Oba Rabiu Oladimeji Sule, sat resplendently amongst other traditional rulers from far and near. As the guests sat in groups and adorned in different uniforms under canopies that were well decorated and properly arranged, the mood was good. In a circular form as it were, the centre served as an ideal platform, a stage where performances took place. The colours of rainbow with which the arena was adorned quickly entrapped and held people spell-bound. It was good to be home to a quiet, gentle, fresh and unpolluted peaceful village environment.Īs people strolled into the festival arena, that air of colourful beauty, razzmatazz, suffused and enveloped all. A mountainous town that has produced and groomed prominent citizens, the feel in the air, in homes, in streets, in clusters of settlements that littered here and there, quickly sent chills of hospitality and love into the atmosphere. The mood was charged, reverberating positively to welcome visitors, guests and friends of the community. And so as they arrived from their different locations, the town was set agog. Prominent Ogidi indigenes, home and abroad, have always kept this remarkable date sacrosanct. You’re sure to find that special holiday gift for everyone on your list.Last weekend, all roads promptly led to Ogidi for this year’s version of the festival. ![]() And be sure to stop by our Coffee Shops for a wide selection of coffee beans, fresh brewed coffees and specialty drinks.Īdams Gift Shops carry a wide selection of clothing, jewelry, bath & body, toys, decor and more. You’ll love the homemade treats from our Bakery departments including pastries, cupcakes, 72 specialty cakes, customizable sheet cakes for parties and a variety of seasonal pies such as apple, pumpkin and pecan. Check out our specialty candy and Sweet Shops for international chocolates, nostalgic candy, seasonal apple boxes for shipping and beautiful gift baskets for every occasion. Adams Kitchens provide fresh salad bars, soup stations and hot food bars stocked daily with homemade food to go as well as extensive options for holiday catering and corporate catering. Our Flower Shops create beautiful arrangements with many hard-to-find flowers and the Houseplant departments carry a large array of indoor and tropical plants. There’s so much to explore at all the Adams stores. Today, all Adams stores in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh, Wappinger and Middletown offer a Garden Center and as well as grocery shopping. Because they grew their own produce and had access to farm supplies, people started asking for fertilizer and plants from Adams, leading to the addition of a garden center. At first, they were selling fruits and vegetables, but soon their customers requested cheese, meats and then deli. By 1933 they had four children and a successful farmstand. They worked the land, selling fresh produce to area retailers from a farmstand. In 1919, Ralph and Mary Adams purchased 50 acres of farmland in Poughkeepsie, New York. ![]()
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