Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 2

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK FIVE

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: TOURISM

Topic: IMPORTANCE OF FESTIVALS AND HERITAGE TO THE ECONOMY OF NIGERIA

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. List the importance of festivals and heritages to the economy of Nigeria.
2. Visit the Osun Oshogbo (festival; thus admiring the culture of Nigeria

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

IMPORTANCE OF FESTIVALS AND HERITAGE TO THE ECONOMY OF NIGERIA

The importance of festivals and heritages to the economy of Nigeria can be outlined as follows:

1. Festivals and heritage sites attract tourists, both domestic and international, leading to increased spending on accommodation, transportation, food, souvenirs, and other tourism-related activities.
2. Festivals and heritage tourism create employment opportunities in various sectors such as hospitality, transportation, tour guiding, handicrafts, cultural performances, and event management.
3. Festivals and heritage tourism provide a platform for small businesses, artisans, and entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products, including traditional crafts, artworks, and local cuisine.
4. The need to accommodate tourists and facilitate festival activities often leads to investments in infrastructure such as roads, hotels, restaurants, markets, and recreational facilities.
5. Festivals and heritage celebrations contribute to the promotion and preservation of Nigeria's cultural heritage, including traditional arts, music, dance, and crafts.
6. Tourism, driven by festivals and heritage attractions, can generate foreign exchange earnings for Nigeria through spending by international visitors.

Overview of Osun Osogbo festival

The Osun-Osogbo festival is an annual traditional religious festival held in Osogbo, a city in Osun State, Nigeria. It celebrates the river goddess Osun, who is believed to have mystical healing powers. The festival typically includes rituals, processions, prayers, music, dance, and sacrifices. It attracts thousands of people from different parts of Nigeria and beyond, fostering cultural exchange and tourism. The festival was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 due to its cultural significance and the preservation efforts surrounding it.

The Osun-Osogbo festival holds immense significance to the people of Osun State for several reasons:

1. Cultural Heritage: The festival is a symbol of the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people, particularly those in Osun State. It serves as a reminder of their ancestral traditions, beliefs, and practices, helping to preserve and promote their cultural identity.
2. Spiritual Beliefs: Osun, the river goddess, is highly revered by the Yoruba people as a deity associated with fertility, purity, and healing.
3. Social Cohesion: The festival fosters a sense of community and unity among the people of Osun State, as well as visitors from other parts of Nigeria and the world.

EVALUATION: 1. Identify 5 importance of festivals and heritage to the Nigeria economy.

2. Describe briefly the Osun Osogbo festival
3. How is the festival importance to the people of Osun Osogbo?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively