Saint Barbara Festivities Return to Moanda with Comilog

The Ogooué Mining Company (Comilog) returned in a very beautiful way to the celebration, last weekend (from December 5 to 7), of Saint Barbara’s Day for the happiness of its agents. The related activities and events took place on its installations and on certain sites in the city of Moanda. A program rich in various activities was proposed to allow agents to communicate with each other and with the population of the mining town, as in the past.

Sequences of sports activities and board games © DR

The night of martial arts opened the festivities at the workers’ home where the Judo, Karate and Aikido sections of the Ogooué Mining Company presented their techniques and know-how, highlighting the talents of their fighters, youngest to oldest.

Two (2) popular concerts were subsequently organized at the esplanade of the central town hall of Moanda, with the cream of Gabonese artists, in front of a large and enthusiastic audience, visibly won over.

The rest of the activities were essentially sporting and fun, with board games (Scrabble, Poker, Ludo); a treasure hunt organized in the mine; mining machine driving sessions (dumper); football, basketball, tennis and golf tournaments; as well as a cross of 5 and 10 km within the perimeter of the Comilog framework city.

Snapshots of dumper and other activities on the menu for Sainte Barbe 2024 © DR

The last day was marked by a gala match between the Comilog Management Committee and the local public administration; as well as the trophy presentations to the winners of the Comilog inter-direction tournament and the inter-city tournament (Moanda, Mounana, Bakoumba), organized for the occasion; before a sumptuous closing evening which fulfilled all its promises, with a full house under the marquee of the Comilog Framework City.

Opportunity for the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Comilog, Jean Hilaire Doudou Lengoma, to return in his speech to the agenda and the highlights of this year 2024, as well as the CSR commitment of a corporate citizen which takes to heart the development of the city and the communities on the sites where it operates.

The highlights of the concert very appreciated by the Moandais © DR

Originally a religious festival, it was quite natural that a mass of thanksgiving and the blessing of the installations took place in the factories, offices and quarries of the mining company, during this edition of the Sainte Barbe, with the assistance of the Saint Dominic of Moanda Catholic Church. Sainte Barbe had not been organized for five (5) years.

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2024-12-09 23:57:00
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What are the traditional festivities celebrated during ​Saint ​Barbara’s Day at Comilog?

## Interview: Saint Barbara’s Day Celebrations ‍at ⁢Comilog

**(Interviewer)**⁣ : We’re here today with ​ Alex Reed, an employee at Comilog, to talk about the⁣ recent celebrations for ⁢Saint Barbara’s Day. Comilog is known for its⁣ strong presence in Gabon’s ⁤mining industry, especially manganese⁣ mining. Could you tell us about the importance of this event for the company and its workers?

**(Alex Reed​ Name)**: Saint Barbara’s Day‍ is ⁤a special occasion for us at Comilog.It’s a day to celebrate ‍the ‌patron saint of miners and to​ recognize the hard ‌work and dedication of⁢ our employees. it’s⁢ also a time to ⁤strengthen the bonds within our community, both within the company and with the people of Moanda. This year’s celebrations were particularly special because they marked a return to the traditional festivities after ⁤a period of scaled-back events.

**(Interviewer)**: That’s ‍fantastic to⁤ hear. can ⁢you share‍ some highlights from ⁢this year’s ‌celebrations?

**(Alex Reed Name)**: Oh,there were so many!⁤ We had a packed program with sports activities,board games,a martial arts showcase,and even⁢ a ⁢community gathering.

The‌ martial ‌arts display ​at the workers’ ​home ‍was particularly remarkable. Our Judo, ‌Karate, and ‌Aikido sections put ⁢on a fantastic show, ‍demonstrating their skills and talent. ⁢It was wonderful to‍ see the young athletes shine shining.

**(Interviewer)** : It sounds like a ⁣truly engaging and celebratory atmosphere. Do⁤ these events help foster a ⁢sense of ‌community within Comilog‌ and with the city of ​Moanda?

**(Alex Reed Name)** :​ Absolutely! Saint Barbara’s Day gives us a ⁤chance to come together, connect with colleagues‌ from different departments, and share a sense of⁢ camaraderie.

The events are ⁣open to the public too, allowing us to interact with the‍ residents of Moanda. It’s a ⁣reminder that we are part of a larger community ⁢and that Comilog ​plays ⁣an significant role in the social fabric of the city.

**(Interviewer)** : Thank you for sharing your insights into these ‌critically important celebrations at Comilog. It’s clear that Saint ⁢Barbara’s Day serves as a vital moment⁢ for community​ building ‌and recognizing the dedication of those working in the mining industry.