Amazing! As Ndi Igbo Display Iri/Iwa Ji Marvelously At Frankfurt, Germany (Photos)

L-R: Coordinator Nig, Consulate- General Nigeria Embassy Frankfurt and others

Breath-taken superlative, preeminent, these are few words to describe “the Iri ji/iwa ji Ndi-Igbo which took place in Frankfurt, Germany, last Saturday, 27^th 08,2016.

All delegates from and around Germany colorfully stunned the event to support the Iri–ji (New Yam) festival, as they showcased culture with food, dancing, fashion show, live performances and more.

L-R -Amb. Kennedy C. Onyeke, Funds/Media director NGCHD e.V. and President lgbo community Munich. Chief Chucks Ifeacho

Iri-Ji (New Yam Festival) is one of the most significant cultural events of the Igbo people of South Eastern Nigeria. It marks the end of a farming cycle and the beginning of another. The Iri-Ji festival encapsulates the cultural and spiritual connections of the seven Igbo speaking states of Nigeria: Imo, Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Delta, Ebonyi and Rivers. Yam is the staple food of most West African countries especially Nigeria and Ghana and in particular the Igbo people of Nigeria. Yam planting and harvesting define the life cycle of the people. The festival therefore has important cultural and spiritual significance for the people as it defines their survival, wealth, future and procreation. Iri-Ji is the one cultural event that unites the Igbo people from all over the world as a means of reconnecting with our roots as well as sharing our cultural heritage with our host countries. The ceremony is meant to express our appreciation and thanks to God and our ancestors for abundant harvests as well as pray for sustenance and future growth.

Iri/Iwa Ji ritual by the titled men (Ndi Nze na Ozo)

The Augsburg Igbo cultural Union’s Chairman and President of Ndi Enugu Germany (an umbrella Organization of all Enugu State union’s in Germany),  Engr. Oge Ozofor, who spoke with Diamond Celebrities said, “the festival was wonderfully and perfectly organized. The love and unity was displayed, in most perfect excellence and beauty” he also emphasized.

Engr. Oge Ozofor, the President Nigerian German coalition for human development e.V. & also President lgbo Community Augsburg, and his wife, Mrs. Ozofor

Engr Ozofor –  “It was wonderfully and perfectly organized. Very peaceful with visible joy , love and unity on Display. The emphasizes were on the Display of our Igbo culture and Omenala. These are what we have and no body beats one in his game. That is one reason the invitation of ‘modern established’ musicians such as Flavour, was not the Philosophy ( because our masquerade will instead watch him and therefore not display to enlighten our kids).

The Iri/Iwa Ji NDIIGBO in Frankfurt was an un-describable, Superlative success that brought out tears of Joy to those who witnessed it.”

“Igbo Women Cultural Organisation Mainz/Wiesbaden presentation of the yam, which marks the beginning of the process for the 2016 NIG, Iri ji festival at Frankfurt.

Aachen –  Aachen people no dey carry last, we also thank chukwu okike abiame for journey back home after a wonderful and colourful celebration of ndigbo and togetherness of one people from God. Thank God for the organisers and everyone that made the occasion a successful one. Dalu nnu ofuma. More grace to make it better.

Heilbronn – Nzuko Ndi Igbo Heilbronn wants to thank God for his Journey mercy upon all Umu Igbo through and flow to Frankfurt and back to our various destinations from first NIG Iri Ji Festival in Germany. And thanks also goes to the organizing committee, the Exco and all those who participated in one way or the other to make the event a successful one. May God bless us all in Jesus name Amen. Long live Ndi Igbo Long live NIG Long live Nzuko Ndi Igbo Heilbronn e.V”

Igbo Cultural Union München representatives

München -We lack the right word to express our respect and appreciation to the organizers who invested so much work to make the occasion a success. It was indeed very remarkable festival, and we are much happy to be part of it.

Chucks Ifeacho aka Chief Ozonma

L – R Mrs. Blessing Teya, Engr. Oge Ozofor and wife, Mrs Ozofor, Igbo cultural Union Augsburg representatives

Mrs Blessing Teya, and the first lady, Mrs Ozofor