The Seven Villages that made up of Obeagu community in Awgu council area of Enugu State have ended 2024; new yam festival celebration in grand style.
The celebration which commences from clan, villages with the grand finale at the community Ancestral headquarters.
New Yam Festival is a colourful event people of South East region of Nigeria look forward to attending every year.
According to the people It is a festival that foster peace , progress and unity as well as time for the people to pray for bountiful harvest in the year to come.
Obeagu is a community under Awgu local Government Area of Enugu state where the people celebrate the historic event annually, it also serves as the convergence of champions across the globe.
The atmosphere is lighted for the agrarian community, that used the occasion to showcase their rich food, cultural dance and masquerade displays.
Entrance of the traditional ruler signifies the commencement of the event, afterwards he Blesses and breaks the yam, which interprets it is safe for the people to eat.
Natives and friends of the community share their thoughts on the need for people to encourage farming.
Significance of New Yam Festival cannot be overemphasized as the people believe that Yam is the king of Crop, given to them by God.
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