List of Traditions in Ebonyi State Nigeria
Local Traditions in Ebonyi state
Mgba Akpukpa
Akpukpa (ikpapka or Oka) means corn or maize. This wrestling contest bears this name because it took place during the month of July and early August, when the dominant foodstuff is maize.
Mgba Akpukpa took place every other year after the
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The Afikpo wrestling tradition and its cultural benefits
Afikpo wrestling exercise, is a form of games in which men come out to test their physical strength.
In the olden days, they use wrestling to test ones braveness and his ability to withstand the enemies.
Traditionally, how brave you
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The Owo dance in Okposi of Ebonyi State
The Owo dance is a fetish and traditional music and dance used to commemorate traditional title holders. It is also used during the burial/funerals of these title holders. Normally, members of these titles don’t dance to the tune of such
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Libation in Amasiri
Libation is like prayer, requesting for your desires to be granted by God. It is the art of tracing history, remembrance and asking for blessings from the ancestors during traditional gatherings. After this art is performed, the person who did
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Title Taking in Amasiri
Generally within the period of October, people who want to accord their late father a special burial rite will announce their intention to take up the "Ikwa ozu" title. The declaration for this title is usually done between 10th and
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Amasiri 12 Calendar Month System
Amasiri people have a twelve calendar month system. In respect of this system, they break firewood into pieces and tie them in bundles; each bundle has a name and signifies a particular period of the year for the twelve calendar
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