Understanding Igbo Culture Through Festivals New Yam Festival (Iriji, Iwaji, or Ikeji)  The New Yam Festival, known as Iriji, Iwaji, or Ikeji in Igbo, is an annual cultural celebration among the Igbo people, typically held in early August after the rainy season. It marks the presentation of newly harvested yams to the ancestors, expressing gratitude

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