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Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Igwa Nshi Festival: A Sacred Celebration of Heritage in Eke, Udi, Enugu State

Igwa Nshi Festival, Eke - Ou Travel and Tour.   The Igwa Nshi Festival is a revered cultural and spiritual event celebrated by the Eke community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. This festival is deeply embedded in Igbo tradition, serving as a time for ancestral veneration, thanksgiving, and communal unity. It is one…
March 11, 20250Comments

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Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Ikeji Festival, Arondizuogu: A Grand Celebration of Igbo Tradition and Cultural Heritage

Masquerade on display at Ikeji Festival Arondizougu, 2024. - Photo by Ou Travel and Tour.   The Ikeji Festival of Arondizuogu in Imo State, Nigeria, stands as one of the most significant cultural events among the Igbo people. This annual festival, celebrated with grandeur and deep-rooted tradition, marks the end of the farming season and the beginning…
March 3, 20250Comments

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Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies Photos

Cultural Identity of Isuochi: Origins, Practices, Attractions, and Úrì Body Art

A man from Isuochi. Photographed by G. I. Jones, 1930s. Isuochi, located in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria, is a significant community within the Igbo ethnic group. It is made up of several villages and towns. Towns in Isuochi include: Umuaku, Umuokpo, Umunnato, Umuohia, Amata, Oboro, Eziama, and Umuagba. Known for its rich cultural heritage,…
December 29, 20240Comments

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Cultural Heritage

Okpoha Ngodo: Celebrating Igbo Heritage Through Performance Art in Okpoha Village-Group (1959-60)

Okpoha Ngodo performance at Okpoha Village-Group, an Igbo village-group northwest of Afikpo, 1959-60. Photo: Simon Ottenberg. Okpoha Ngodo is a traditional Igbo performance art form, combining: Music (drums, flutes), Dance, Theater and Storytelling. Okpoha Village-Group, located northwest of Afikpo, is an Igbo community known for it's rich cultural heritage, traditional art forms (e.g., woodcarving, pottery), agricultural practices…
October 18, 20240Comments

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