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Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by United4greatnes: 4:05pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
The Igbo Union in Finland, the umbrella body of all the Igbo speaking people of Nigeria resident in Finland celebrated their annual new yam festival "Emume Iwa Ji" on Saturday 25th, August 2018. The union which is a registered Non Governmental Cultural Organization comprises of Nzuko Umunna Ndi-Igbo in Finland (Imo & Abia), Enugu Progressive Union in Finland and the Anambra State Association, Finland. In Nigeria, the annual cultural festival by the Igbo people held at the end of the rainy season in early August symbolizes the conclusion of a harvest and the beginning of the next farming season. The celebration is a very culturally based occasion, tying individual Igbo communities together as essentially agrarian and dependent on yam. This year's festival was attended by a large number of Ndigbo from all parts of Finland. The opening prayer was done by the chairman of the occassion, HRH Prince Idiagboff who also spoke extensively on the agricultural growth and exploits in the eastern part of Nigeria, most especially in the area of yam production. The "iri ji"( New yam eating" festival which was filled with pomp and pageantry was anchored by veteran journalist, Chief Ike Chime. The incumbent chairman of Igbo Union in Finland, Chief Barrister Simon Ekpa, in his speech, emphasized the importance of culture in nation building. He said " culture is the total way of life, through culture we are govern by norms and customs which are the pillars of any society. According to the Igbo Union chairman, this year's festival is targeted at promoting multiculturalism within the Finnish society. He also sent a strong message to the Federal Government of Nigeria over the killings and continuous marginalization of Ndigbo in Nigeria. In conclusion, he urged Igbo governors and leaders to speak up against the marginalization of the Igbos and the genocide that is been perpetrated by the present government. The climax of the event was the cultural dance display by various member associations that make up the Igbo Union in Finland. Also, the traditional chief's and elders danced majestically to the Igbo cultural music while the ladies added added icing on the cake with their glamourous dancing steps. https://www.diasporareporters.com/igbo-union-in-finland-celebrates-new-yam-festival-in-grand-style/ 27 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by United4greatnes: 4:05pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
More Photos Igbo Amaka https://www.diasporareporters.com/igbo-union-in-finland-celebrates-new-yam-festival-in-grand-style/ 38 Likes
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Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by bugidon(m): 4:07pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
God thank you for making me part of this sweet tribe Igbo AMAKA 310 Likes 25 Shares |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by engrkaz(m): 4:09pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
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Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by chi4lifed: 4:09pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
Cool igbo Amaka 78 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by Metuh: 4:09pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
Later, some cone headed nonentites will say Igbos aren't united. Unfortunately, we can't help them cos their case is already beyond redemption. Igbo Amaka. 166 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by bigfat05: 4:09pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
Nigerians everywhere in the world 6 Likes |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by Akabuking: 4:09pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
igbo Amaka 34 Likes |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by ExAngel007(f): 4:09pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
nice. 2 Likes |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by jamaljalal(m): 4:09pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
Igbo kwenu....I hail my country pple 32 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by Alexanity(m): 4:09pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
Cute though, Tribal fight expected 5 Likes |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by Metuh: 4:10pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
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Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by Waakanda: 4:10pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
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Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by DRJECKYLL(m): 4:10pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
You will find igbos in every crook and crevice of this world. If you can find us there, the location is uninhabitable 23 Likes |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by nnokwa042(m): 4:11pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
We go do our own for Austria this week I can't wait to kill one of my swans 31 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by daylae(m): 4:11pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
Igbo people. . everywhere you go. 33 Likes |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by Kulas: 4:11pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
The kind of joy I derive that I am an igbo man cannot be compared with anything. Igbo Amaka, Igbo zuru mba uwa nine. 111 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by Lilimax(f): 4:12pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
New yam Festival! aka Onwa asato in NRI kingdom Reminding me of my late granny Agumma! Those roasted yam and red oil spiced with utazi leaf is always dope and good combo 34 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by Metuh: 4:12pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
thaoriginator:Drug business is far far better than forcefully Mining your own people skulls. Stop skull mining and fraud. 112 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by kingsmaila(m): 4:13pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
One thing I like about the Igbos is their cultural value and heritage. Igbo every where u go world wide. Igbo kwenu. 56 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by Nobody: 4:14pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
its goes out to show that we the igbos are proud of our tribe. Igbo kwenu. 32 Likes |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by Empiree: 4:14pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
YorubaAssasin:you funny 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by omooba969(m): 4:14pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
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Re: Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style by Nobody: 4:15pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
Ndi Igbo mmama nu 23 Likes 1 Share |
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