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ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Vintage: 5:31pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
The Igbo Cultural Support Network (ICSN) proudly presents the 11th Annual Iri-ji (New Yam) Festival, at the Oakington Manor Hall, in the London Borough of Brent. This event will be a wonderful celebration of the most beautiful aspects of our rich Igbo heritage and culture. The Iri-ji (New Yam) Festival is a time of thanksgiving to God for making the farm yields possible and praying for good yields next planting season. It is one of the most significant festivals amongst the Igbo tribe in Nigeria and is celebrated in all corners of the globe. Highlights of the events includes: - A variety of delicious African foods will be served – Rice, Yam, Meat and Fish dishes will be served. - Yam auctions, masquerades and cultural presentation to capture the essence of the festival - Traditional dance by Egwu Oganiru (ICSN Dance Troop) - Live music throughout the night by Kelechi Ify with his band and with DJ Ify playing the finest in Afrobeats, RnB, Funky House and Hip Hop Dress code: ALL GUESTS ARE ENCOURGAED TO WEAR TRADITIONAL This highly anticipated event has been going on successfully for the past 11 years. Last years event attracted over 600 attendees. WHAT IS IRI-JI ABOUT? Yam is the most important food crop in Igboland. Evidence of this is borne by the cultural significance attached to Iri-ji in Igbo land. The traditional Igbo society is mainly agrarian. Emphasis is placed on farming and the cultivation of sufficient food to last until the next food harvest. Special emphasis is placed on yam cultivation. The traditional Igbo man takes pride in showing off his yam barn neatly stacked with yam tubers from top to bottom. It signifies wealth and success. In the days of old, a common question asked by a bride’s father when a young man signifies his intention to marry his daughter is “how big is your yam barn”? A big yam barn means the man is hardworking and can take care of his daughter. The Iri-ji (new yam) festival was described by Odumegwu- Ojukwu (erstwhile Biafran Leader) as the “culmination of a work cycle and the beginning of another.” It is a time of thanksgiving to God for making the farm yields possible and praying for good yields next planting season. The Iri-ji festival is celebrated at different times within the various Igbo communities, varying from August until October every year. Date: Saturday 18th October 2014 Venue: Oakington Manor Hall, Oakington Manor Drive, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 6NF Time: 4pm – 1am Price: £13 Before the date (incl booking fee)/ £20(On the door) / £_(Children) Nearest Underground Stations: Wembley Park (Metropolitan, and Jubilee Lines) Wembley Central (Overground Line), Stonebridge Park (Bakerloo & Overground Lines) Nearest British Rail: Wembley Stadium Buses: 18 (N18), 83, 92, 182,223 THIS EVENT IS IN HIGH DEMAND SO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT...THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!! BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE HERE [url]http://www.icsn.co.uk/icsn-iri-ji-new-yam-festival-buy-your-tickets-here [/url] For more info and tickets: ICSN Contact Number: 07914696543 Email: admin@icsn.co.uk Sponsors: IQ Express: [url]www.iqxpress.co.uk [/url] Indomie: [url]www.indomie.co.uk [/url] Find out more about the Igbo Cultural Support Network via the following links; Website: [url]www.icsn.co.uk [/url] Twitter: www.twitter.com/icsn_uk Facebook: [url]www.facebook.com/igboculturalsupportnetwork [/url] Youtube: [url]www.youtube.com/icsnkwenutv [/url] 4 Likes
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Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by stevolinkon40: 7:07am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Still reading too |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Abbey2sam(m): 7:08am On Sep 14, 2014 |
To enter new yam festival you have to pay..........ibos btw, the write up is f××king too much summary is a word you know 3 Likes |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by korel9: 7:08am On Sep 14, 2014 |
It is biblical "Ayam that ayam...." 1 Like |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Wolison(m): 7:09am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Me |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by gbaskiboy: 7:09am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Ndi igbo gaanu na nke oma, chukwu gozies nwa afi igbo nile 5 Likes |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Ask4bigneyo(m): 7:10am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Hummmn.....O d i e g w u! |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Hemanwel(m): 7:10am On Sep 14, 2014 |
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Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by uzomore(m): 7:11am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Ndi igbo kwenu,nna iha gakwa ato uto 4 Likes |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Beesluv: 7:12am On Sep 14, 2014 |
interesting |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by gaetano: 7:13am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by jhydayboy(m): 7:13am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Nice event, wsh I culd attend |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Uchwilliam(m): 7:14am On Sep 14, 2014 |
K |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by M4gunners: 7:18am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Udo diri unu ndi Igbo nor na London,etu unu si nee gosi ome nala igbo na London. 2 Likes |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Nobody: 7:22am On Sep 14, 2014 |
I can eat yam anytime...i can celebrate my birthday anyday |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Afrocatalyst: 7:25am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Me like it. |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Tapout(m): 7:30am On Sep 14, 2014 |
proudly ibo. .......EVEN THE THREE WISE MEN WHERE FROM THE EAST........... 6 Likes |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Afam4eva(m): 7:31am On Sep 14, 2014 |
It could have been a nice event without the whole gate fee thingy. At a moment when we're trying to bring Igbo peeps back to their culture, some people think it is wise to collect money to attend a Cultural show. Are they coming to see jay z and Beyoncee? What load of crap. 3 Likes |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by kenbee(f): 7:31am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Afam4eva: It could have been a nice event without the whole gate fee thingy. At a moment when we're trying to bring Igbo peeps back to their culture, some people think it is wise to collect money to attend a Cultural show. Are they coming to see jay z and Beyoncee? What load of crap.Seeing everything from the Negative perceptions since 2009. Gate fee idea ain't bad, atleast to control the crowd. 10 Likes |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by calobinna(m): 7:31am On Sep 14, 2014 |
would there be masquerades there? just imagining tushed masquerades at UK? for those who love weed and want it to be legalized www.nairaland.com/1889887/thread-those-love-weed#26227477 #teamlegaliseweed |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by kurajordan(m): 7:32am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Noted |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by bist: 7:35am On Sep 14, 2014 |
[size=25pt]Organic Yam or G.M. Yam[/size] |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by kendrick93(m): 7:38am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Afam4eva: It could have been a nice event without the whole gate fee thingy. At a moment when we're trying to bring Igbo peeps back to their culture, some people think it is wise to collect money to attend a Cultural show. Are they coming to see jay z and Beyoncee? What load of crap.maybe because of d free foods u will be served 2 Likes |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Talkcentral: 7:46am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by kenx1(m): 7:49am On Sep 14, 2014 |
bist: [size=25pt]Organic Yam or G.M. Yam[/size] YAM NA YAM |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Meringe(m): 7:52am On Sep 14, 2014 |
proudly Igbo |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by kayce911(f): 7:54am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Ohafia celebrated. Theirs yestday |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by Nobody: 8:01am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Ife Eji abu igbo Erika ! Who no come no go know ... Biko unu atupunalu ndi na acho imebi eriri a onu... Dalu nu ! Udo! 4 Likes |
Re: ICSN Iri Ji (new Yam) Festival 2014 by YoungDaNaval(m): 8:03am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Em |
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