THE BEKWARRA NEW YAM FESTIVAL IS ON THE 1st of september. The Bekwarra nation wish to announce their annual festival coming up tomorrow the 1st of September, 2018.
the bekwarra new yam festival is the traditional festival of the people of Bekwarra whom are found in northern cross River State senatorial district. it is a festive period where all sons and daughters of this ethnic group both from far and near return home to celebrate the new yam festival.
why we celebrate new yam festival as asked and being answered by every bekwarrian is that yam is the mother of all crops. it is believed among the African tradition that you becomes a man ones you owned a yam farm and a yam barn.
significant of yam in bekwarra cannot be over emphasized as yam cannot be eaten by anybody born of bekwarra both at home And in the diaspora until the new yam is tested,blessed and sacrificed to the gods of the land.
the grand finale is always in the evening at the headquarters Abouchiche where distinguished personalities and comedians and musicians are invited and award are given to the best yam farmer of the year,the strongest of the year, beauty pageant for most beautiful bekwarra and many prizes.
we wish you a happy new yam celebration.
happy ipiem ihihe
Comr.Ushie Sunday Ashiwere
Bekwarra
2018