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5 Interesting Things About Benin City by dammy13(m): 11:42am On Apr 22, 2017 |
Benin City is the stunning capital of Edo state. It’s the center of Nigeria’s rubber industry and processing palm nuts for oil is also an important traditional industry there. There many interesting things to explore in this historic and cultural city. Jumia Travel , the leading online travel agency, shares 5 interesting things about Benin City. The Royal Oba’s Palace Really, what’s more interesting than a palace? In truth, no vacation or visit to Benin City is complete without a visit to this cultural and historical splendor. The Royal Oba’s Palace is at the heart of the city and a repository of Benin crafts. It’s really a cultural and historic ‘goldmine’ with interesting ancient adornments and ornaments that are sincerely a delight to explore. The Benin Moat You’ve probably heard this name once or twice and wondered what exactly it was. The Benin Moat also known as ‘Iya’ is one of the largest man made earthwork in the world. The Benin Moat was actually used as a defensive fortification for the Ancient Benin City and its archaeology is recognized as something that is indeed admirable. However, the monument has in recent times been described as a ‘neglected monument in search of a rescuer’. Nevertheless, it’s still a truly interesting feature of the city and a testament to the ingenuity and engineering acumen of the old Benin Kingdom. Igun-Eronmwon Quarters It’s also called Igun Street and is listed as a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO. The quarters is home to brass/bronze casting industries in Benin City and gives an opportunity to witness bronze casting in its various stages and buy any piece of your choice. It’s the home guild of Benin Bronze casters with various popular bronze works of kings, queens, other notable royalties and other artistic motif to explore. Igue Festival This is the most popular festival in the city and is where the Oba celebrates the history and culture of his people as he blesses the land and the people. The festival is typically celebrated at a time between Christmas and New year and it involves traditional dances, a mock battle and a procession to the palace to reaffirm loyalty to and respect for the Oba. The festival is typically an annual cycle of rituals and rites, and is used as a platform by the Edo people to display their rich culture and tradition. Revelation Tourist Palazzo A place with an interesting name indeed; the palazzo has been described as a place the history of Nigeria comes alive and for cultural enthusiasts is ‘the heartbeat of culture in Nigeria’. It’s a privately owned museum and tourist center put together by music maestro Prof. Victor Uwaifo. There are different exhibition points at this palazzo and each one extensively treats a specific subject, from music to culture, telling different sides of the Binis. It’s an educative and culturally enriching site to explore. http://fabinfos.com/5-interesting-things-about-benin-city/ 10 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by cassidy1996(m): 11:57am On Apr 22, 2017 |
The heart beat.... 10 Likes |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by EKITI001: 2:14pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
watch video: Five (5) Junction Road In Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8RT2ZTbInA |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Chrisozone: 2:14pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
* everybody is a private jet owner and a pilot * 95% of the houses are owned by landladies *the ugly governors Etc.... 90 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by plumule(m): 2:14pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Benin no sweet during my hustle days, but now i find a reason to believe in em. Not that am not hustling now but i have the means and time. |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Nobody: 2:15pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
You forgot 1 interesting fact BENIN (Edo) women They're capable of tying a Man down to the point of forgetting his family Fear Edo women 44 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Yomit71(m): 2:15pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
nonsense come to igbo land. igbo kwenu |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Nellybank(m): 2:15pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
I don't have what to say but let me just write something. Hello nairalander. God bless you all 13 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Bigframe: 2:16pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
The ancient city with modern swag. 8 Likes |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Nobody: 2:16pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Nice |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by ritababe(f): 2:16pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
ok |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Nobody: 2:17pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
no pictures... dz trash na 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Benekruku(m): 2:17pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
They have the majority of humans who take flight day and night The headquarters of Nigerian Super Eagles 48 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by martyns303(m): 2:17pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Fly at night 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by gurunlocker: 2:17pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
No picture?.... Then your post is not complete. 6 Likes |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Drienzia: 2:17pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Life in Edo is just like living in Sambisa ..Talking from experience, 6 out of every 10 youths in the state er either cultists or touts... I never wished to stay/visit that state again. The couple of years I spent there was really bad experience. A state were u can't walk with your phone in your hands, were telling youths "Good morning" is an offence. People die everyday cause of cultism... Spits 54 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by ritababe(f): 2:18pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Yomit71(m): 2:18pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
are they pilot |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by pharoah7(m): 2:18pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Yomit71:Uwazaga 18 Likes |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by ritababe(f): 2:18pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Benekruku: lol, na only Benin they fly? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Hemanwel(m): 2:19pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Benin City...my second home! 5 Likes |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by kayceerilyn(f): 2:19pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
I've been schooling in Uniben for four years now but I've not been to anywhere listed there.... Graduation goals 1 Like |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Tenim47(m): 2:19pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
their guys smoke igbo
their gals na olosho
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wat else 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Benekruku(m): 2:19pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by duroc(m): 2:19pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Cultists headquarters 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Chrisozone: 2:19pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Yomit71: Iyaa!!!!!! |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by Nobody: 2:20pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Yea EDO nee Imose 8 Likes |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by tspun(m): 2:20pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
Jumia Travel , the leading online travel agency, Its kind of funny how they always tag thereself as the leader, seriously I think they deserve it. |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by ojun50(m): 2:21pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
U refuse to talk about there beautiful girls, he pain me Say i dey lag nw i for like hook up with one of them. If u like make we dey together jst pm me. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by JuanJO(m): 2:21pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
I taught dey are only good at olosho work 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by cue64: 2:21pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
the king square it self is suppose to be the 1st on the list, wher u have the emotan statue, the asoro statue,and ebe ikhimwin's statue, and then the ikpoba river where the statue made by the only female to ever fight a war in benin is located.....nice list tho 5 Likes |
Re: 5 Interesting Things About Benin City by dapsoneh: 2:22pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
No 6... they can fly @ anytime of the day 2 Likes 2 Shares |
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