DAY 3: AFRICAN CELEBRATIONS

Favour Samuel
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26 days ago

The Ikeji Festival, a four-day event held annually in March or April by the Igbo people of Arondizuogu, Imo State, Nigeria, celebrates the harvest of new yams and showcases the Igbo culture. This festival is renowned for its massive masquerade parade, making it arguably the largest of its kind in West Africa. The festival's roots date back five centuries, and it serves as a significant cultural event that unites Igbo people globally as they return to their ancestral homeland in southeastern Nigeria.

The Ikeji Festival's history is believed to have originated in the 16th century as a celebration to honor the gods of the land for providing a bountiful harvest of new yams. Today, it has evolved to become a massive cultural event that features numerous masquerade displays, traditional music, and the practice of Igbo traditional religion.
The festival not only serves as a time of celebration and cultural expression but also plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting the Igbo heritage and traditions.

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