Hello, as with the natural angles of cameras and the timing with so many moments and participants, not everyone can be captured and individuals took pictures that they keep or share in other fora. But let us capture some.
Obliging to the state of colors, all boarding the buses for the exciting ride, a spectacle event in itself, to the capacity full cruise.
Some members were picked from the airport and cries of reunion joy filled the air as a new bus mate came on board with a welcoming song. Here are the grand entrance of two LESA USA super stars: Pat Mbunwe, the Past National Treasurer and Lillian Nukuna Fomunong, the able AGM Mass Choir Doyenne. Both were picked frim the airport.
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These are different buses but the fun was the leveling commonality. There were dancing, singing and comedy. In one bus, the two Janes were show stoppers: Jane Anyu Bangang rib wrecking comedy rivalled professionals in the genre while Jane Okebugwu below pefected a sensous song and dance.
We are family, we've got our sisters with us. Some wave at the other bus. Jane Anyu Bangang, standing, providing one comic insight after another.
We came by air and land and now to the seas!
LESA DC President Mathilda Fienkeng above proclaimed the Awesome Arrival. Below, LESA Minnesota President Solange Baumann concurs with captain.
Above: Solange of Minnesota with one of the ship captains. Below, Miranda of the Carolinas gave a titanic shout out for the cruise well executed by the planning committee.
There were personal fashion statements. Above is Awesomely attired Christine in vogue with the goddess of the seas.
The well attended LESA USA convention had sisters from Europe. For example, Nsai (right) flew in from Germany. Franka is an upcoming member of LESA DC as more LESANs are experiencing the quality and assured attribute of LESA USA. Oh, Franka was the first to fly in by air with a red eye flight (early morning) on Thursday June 16.
In red blouse and black jacket to temper the tide of breeze outside is LESA Canada President Zippi. With her is Aggie Elangwe in red dotted dress.
The ready staff were delighted, donned the LESA USA Hawaii garland and wanted to know more about LESA USA and its White and Red Affair.
Below are some few scenarios. Some were at the deck taking in the whiff of soothing breeze that delivered a tantalizing escape from the hustle and bustle, infusing the vibrancy of sisterhood reunion. Inside the aroma of the essence was equally bouying. Wine, dine and dance..overlooking the rivers with all the sensory elements of wonder and pamper: LESA USA sails and soars literally.
Yes, all classes were present. In red, our own Ma T (Theresa Gwanfobe) is a Dinosaur. In White is Ms Joe of the Classy Nerd.
Below, the Cruise was enriched by the substance versed in styles. Below with the Mic is Afu Geh, an Awesomer and a natural born Emcee with spunk and spontaneity.
Flo Wanda, the able Auditor from LESA Minnesota, a Classy Nerd, smiles at the pomp and circumstances.
The Inspirationals were making their entrance with one number of a song that sends you swirling with belly laughter.
The Inspirationals were making their entrance with one number of a song that sends you swirling with belly laughter.
Our Spritual Mommy Lu bestowing her never failing love.
As in LESA USA's style, substance is embedded in the flow. Above, Mathilda Bessong, a Classy Nerd and deliverer of Pearls of Wisdom brought her magic of resilience, reconstruction and restoration. The Pearls of Wisdom ring truer with each storm surmounted, unveiling calm and steadiness, which is testimonial to the power of introspection and guiding own's destiny.
Mathilda recruited her fellow Classy Nerds to read empowering poems with a summary morale: Let go of the past, of bitterness, of injustice received and embrace the future with hope and courage with God as a guide. MsJoe (this writer) reading ....on the line that asked participants to take the hand
Dr. Frida Domatob "Dims" Fokum, a Classy Nerd, delivered the "'Anyway" Poem, a classic call to be your best regardless of the trying times, including false accusations.
Cheers pierced all sections of the ship as it got merrier by the moment.
LESA USA has in-house talent and proud if its finest: Imagard presented a self-written poem.
At the Sound of Music, Fun has no ingrained quality than Mary Tegomoh, aka Tegis, in red hat from the host city of Festivals commandering the floor to the delight of all. As you see below, the dancing fever was on.
And the treasured bond of Kepti/Small and Big in secondary school. Afu took a special moment to pay tribute to her Form Five Big - Kila Fobi aka Aunty Kils. These relations last a life time.
Back to the living it up
Here is Evelyne Ndikum Anoma (left) revving the crowd with taste of more.
Ladies took turns at with the mic to capture the blend of elegance and empowerment merged with uplifting lessons.
There is so much to show but we hope the few examples give you the larger picture - it was.