By Odita Sunday
27 September 2024 |
5:47 pm
The traditional city of Idumuje-Ugboko, in Aniocha North Native Authorities Space (LGA) of Delta State, got here alive once more with vibrant colors, conventional rhythmic sounds, and joyful celebrations because the neighborhood marked its extremely anticipated New Yam Competition, popularly referred to as ‘Ogbanigbe.’ The annual occasion introduced collectively little children of the neighborhood, each at house and…
The traditional city of Idumuje-Ugboko, in Aniocha North Native Authorities Space (LGA) of Delta State, got here alive once more with vibrant colors, conventional rhythmic sounds, and joyful celebrations because the neighborhood marked its extremely anticipated New Yam Competition, popularly referred to as ‘Ogbanigbe.’
The annual occasion introduced collectively little children of the neighborhood, each at house and within the diaspora, as they converged to have fun their extremely cherished historical New Yam Competition tradition.
The long-lasting pageant was hosted by His Royal Majesty, Obi Chukwunomso Justin Nwoko IV, Obi of Idumuje-Ugboko.
The 2024 version proved to be extra glamorous and well-attended because of the ingenuity of some famend indigenes, together with Engineer Igwe Enuoyibo, who deployed sources to make sure that some members of the Idumuje-Ugboko Growth Union (IDU) have been transported freed from cost to their native house.
The Ugboko Kingdom is essentially touted as ‘the land of Glory.’
The pageant, which attracted dignitaries, elders, and youths from throughout the neighborhood and different close by communities, together with Issele-Uku, was a celebration of the harvest season and the blessings of the land. The occasion kicked off on September 18 with a gunshot from the palace, signifying the start of the harvest season celebration.
There was a grand procession and conventional ‘Ina Aka’ ceremony on September 21, led by the Obi of Idumuje-Ugboko, accompanied by his chiefs, which marked the tip of the Ogbanigbe.
Idumuje-Ugboko is an agrarian neighborhood in Aniocha North Native Authorities Space, sharing boundaries with Ewohimi in Edo State, Onicha-Ugbo, Aniofu neighborhood, Idumuje-Unor, amongst others.
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The New Yam Competition additionally supplied a possibility for brotherhood, strengthening bonds, and reaffirming cultural identification.
As one of many distinguished sons of the city and an eminent civil engineer, Igwe Enuoyibo mentioned: “This pageant reminds us of our roots and the significance of preserving our traditions. We’re grateful to Almighty God for conserving us alive to see one other harvest season.”
Because the celebrations ended, indigenes are anticipating one other bountiful harvest season subsequent 12 months.
