The Iri Ji Festival
September 30, 2023
A symbol of the unity of diverse communities
The Iri Ji Festival, also known as the New Yam Festival, holds great cultural significance among the Igbo community in Nigeria. It is a time when we come together to express gratitude for a bountiful harvest, celebrate our rich cultural heritage and strengthen the bonds of unity in our community.
Festival organized by the Igbo Union and other Nigerians
Iri Ji Festival
The New Yam Festival of the Igbo people is an annual cultural festival of the Igbo people that takes place at the end of the rainy season. The Iri ji festival is practiced throughout West Africa and other African countries, but also in other parts of the world where the Igbo people live. It symbolizes the end of the harvest and the beginning of the next cycle of work.
Important details of the event:
Event: Iri Ji Festival
Date: September 30, 2023
Time: 15:00
Place: Dwór Ołtarzew, ul. Poznańska 398, 05-850 Ołtarzew
We have prepared an engaging program for this special day, including traditional dances, musical performances, cultural exhibitions and a symbolic yam cutting ceremony. The festival provides an atmosphere full of joy, cultural exchange and a sense of community.
The Iri Ji Festival will not only be a symbol of the unity of various communities in Poland, but also an opportunity to strengthen the connections between the Igbo Union, the NIDO Polska organization and all participants of the Festival.
We expect unforgettable experiences.
See you on September 30!
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Phone number
+48 739 547 122
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