New Yam Festival of the Igbo - Wikipedia
The New Yam Festival of the Igbo people (known as Orureshi in Idoma, or Iwa ji, Iri ji, Ike ji, or Otute depending on dialect) is an annual cultural festival by the Igbo people that is held at the end of the rainy season in early August. [1][2][3]
Igbo Masquerades - igboguide.org
Igboland holds many festivities and cultural performances, most notably the masquerades and the new Yam festivals. Masquerades (Mmanwu) are held in accordance with the community native calendars during festivals, annual festivities, burial rites and other social gatherings.
Festivals in Igboland: A Comprehensive Guide - AnaedoOnline
2021年4月17日 · One of the most notable aspects of Igbo culture is the vibrant array of festivals they celebrate throughout the year. These festivals serve as significant cultural events that bring communities together, honor ancestral traditions, the seasons, and agricultural products, and showcase the diversity and artistic expression of the Igbo people.
Nigeria: How New Yam Festival keeps Igbo's rooted traditions alive
2023年8月22日 · The festival surrounding yam, a staple of the region, is the most significant cultural activity in Igboland — a trademark event that cuts across communities represented by over 30 dialects, according to the International Centre for Language Technology.
Masquerade Festival in Igboland - Wikipedia
In Igboland, there are different festivities that are celebrated, but the most influential of all include the masquerade festival and the New Yam Festival. [1] Masquerades are revered as superior beings in Igbo culture.
New Yam Festival – An Igbo cultural and ancestral heritage
2014年12月15日 · In Igbo land, the occasion of Iri-ji ohuu (new-yam eating) is a cultural festival because of its significance. For those who may want to know, Yam is the main agricultural crop of the Igbos and also the staple food of her people.
New Yam Festival of the Igbo - Wikiwand articles
The New Yam Festival of the Igbo people (known as Orureshi in Idoma, or Iwa ji, Iri ji, Ike ji, or Otute depending on dialect) is an annual cultural festival by the Igbo people that is held at the end of the rainy season in early August.
The Igbo tribe of Nigeria, culture and their festivals - Afrinik
Igboland hosts many celebrations and cultural performances, the most famous being the Masquerade Ball and the New Yam Festival. During festivals, annual celebrations, funerals and other social gatherings, the Masquerade Ball (Mmanwu) is …
Significance of New Yam Festival in Igbo Society of Nigeria
2014年12月15日 · This brief submission explains the significance of the celebration of new yam festival in Igbo society and among the Igbo wherever they may live outside of Igboland. It answers the question, what is new yam and why is new yam such an important ceremony and identity of the Igbo of Nigeria?
New Yam Festival (Iri ji) in Igbo Culture, Nigeria
2022年8月25日 · In Igbo land, the New Yam Festival which is called Iri ji, Iwa ji or Ike ji, depending on the dialect is an annual cultural festival by the Igbo people in Nigeria. It is usually celebrated at the end of the rainy season in early August. This article contains all you need to know about the New Yam Festival in Igbo culture.