Newrest Nigeria’s Cultural Day: A festive tribute to diversity and unity

Tuesday, October 28th 2025

The Cultural Day, themed “Our Culture, Our Identity,” was recently celebrated across Newrest Lagos and Abuja, and it was a resounding success! The events both featured a range of activities designed to highlight Nigeria’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.

Highlights of the “Cultural Day” celebration

The “Cultural Day” event brought together Newrest employees from Abuja and Lagos in a colorful showcase of heritage, creativity, and community spirit. From group performances to individual talent competitions, the day was filled with memorable moments that highlighted the richness of cultural expression across both units. Here are the highlights of these events.

Best Cultural Groups presentation

Various cultural groups of Newrest employees showcased their unique traditions, customs, and dances, with the most outstanding group taking home a prize.

Best Cultural Attire awards

Participants proudly showcased their traditional attire during the event, with the most stylish and culturally representative outfits earning awards in male and female categories.

Raffle draw during the Cultural Day

A raffle draw was held, and lucky winners took home exciting prizes, adding to the excitement of the event.

Individual Performance Competition

Employees and participants showcased their talents in singing, dancing, and other performances, with judges selecting the best acts. This competition was particular to only Abuja unit as there were no individual performances in Lagos Unit.

Overall success of Newrest Nigeria’s events

The event highlighted Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity and the enthusiasm of the participants. It was a fun-filled day that brought people together, promoting unity and cultural exchange. Its success reflects the commitment of Newrest Nigeria, the organizers, and all participants, whose collaborative efforts helped bring employees together.