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Tell us all about a festival that holds in your country that is unique only to your people. And tell us why you enjoy it so much. Or if you don't.
In regards to this week contest which we are asked to talk about one of our festival that is unique to our country so here I will be writing about masquerade festival
Masquerade is a common and one of the most popular festivals in the Igbo trib, and it is held according to various native calendars. Sometimes the masquerade comes out during burial ceremonies and social gatherings, but they're special occasions and times when the masquerade festive is being celebrated, and it is during this festival that all the masquerade come out.
Masquerade are regarded as superior beings who represent images of deities in Igbo land. The identity of the masquerade is kept secret and only a few men who own them or are the ones who bring them out are aware of it. Masquerade are only performed by males, and females are not permitted to see them at certain times, especially during the first few days when the masquerade is preparing to come out. During this time, the town crier will announce that all females should go inside and not come out until the masquerade are all out, the Females are only allowed to see them during the festival, and after the festival, the entire female will not come out again until the masquerade has returned. And during the ceremony, many masquerades will appear, including those who will be dancing and those who will be pursuing people everywhere, especially those with Cain's, and people will be running up and down in order to avoid being caught by the masquerade. I used to enjoy running as a kid because it was so much fun, and that is why I adore this festival.
This is Ugokaawu
I don't really know much about this one but I will say it not as aggressive as the others.
This is Aruokereke or Isekere
I like this one because it knows how to do iyanga very well and has its own style of dancing, such as jumping, back flipping and throwing the things it's holding in its hands very high and catching it without dropping it on the floor. The interesting thing is that if you keep calling him and healing him, he will dance for you and show you his talent because he enjoys praise and is very approachable.
And this one name is Ediogbenne.
This one, in my opinion, is the most dangerous because, as you can see, he is holding a cain in his hand and some even go as far as holding a cutlass. People always run away from them, especially women, because if he gets too close and you are still there, he will either flog you with his Cain or cut you with his cutlass.
Hope you enjoyed reading through.
All pictures are mine sent to me by my cousin from his cellphone
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QueenPriscilla
I used to enjoy running as a kid because it was so much fun, and that is why I adore this festival.Same here oo until I received a severe flogging by the masquerade 🤦🤦, since that day, I hate masquerade with passion.
Really I received flogging too but to that did not make me stop.
Hahahaha
You are strong then.
😱😱 this one is very scary and dangerous. Omo if I see this one I go run for my life. That time everyone go know say I sabi run fast 🤣🤣
I have had of some dangerous masquerade in Igbo land but I wonder why the male get to see them before the festival and the female is forbidden to see them.
It's an interesting culture and I enjoyed reading your interesting article.
Thanks dear and I don't really know why but that's just what I grow to learn that the females are not allowed to see them when they are coming out
Okay
Thank you
Nice and exceptional cultural celebration 🎉
Really Learned a Lot about it 😍
Thanks for sharing with us 💟
Thanks for stopping by I'm glad you like it
Masquerades seem to form a huge part of major of our cultural activities, they are quite beautiful and it is great to see..
The running away from masquerades is nice to me but when I see them flogging I am scared.
Yea it' quite scary but that's still the fun part of it. Thanks for stopping by 🤗
This is a truly beautiful post, the masquerades really look intimidating. But then, they always do.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
P.S: I can see that you did not indicate if the pictures you used were yours or were taken from a site. Please indicate.
If you got it from an online site, include the links under the images at once.
Okay thanks for the reminder. thanks for stopping by
I saw them dancing, it must be very unique to dress and dance Thank you for sharing
Yes it's quite unique. thanks for stopping by
Definitely them being fun Is the goal and that's why I like them more that the others