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The Okpensi Festival as a Pillar of Ancestral Worship and Cultural Identity in Igbo-Ukwu

Okpensi, a symbolic entity that represents an ancestor The Okpensi Festival, which happens at Igbo-Ukwu, a town in Anambra State, Nigeria, is a good spiritual festival that means a lot to Igbo culture. This festival is one of the ways used to honour the ancestors (people who are dead, called Ndi Ichie), and it shows how…

ByChukwuwikeMay 9, 20250Comments

Indigenous Architecture

Igbo Compound Entrances: A Study of North-Central Igbo Architecture

The architecture of the Igbo people offers unique insights into their cultural heritage, artistic creativity, and spiritual beliefs. Among the most distinctive architectural features are the entrances to Igbo compounds, particularly in the north-central regions. These entrances are not only functional but also symbolic, encapsulating the aesthetics and cultural identity of the Igbo community. Igbo compound…

ByChuka OdikeDecember 7, 20240Comments

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