Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing: Two main forms of agriculture are prominent in the state namely, food crop production and industrial crop production. The food crops produced include rice, yam, cassava, fruits and vegetables (mangoes, pawpaw, pineapples, banana, pepper and tomatoes). These crops are produced over the wide range of ecological zones within the state with the…

Egbudu is for the cleansing of the land, protection of the people and provision of wealth in abundance, homages, sacrifices and displays by masquerades repressing the deity (Egbudu) characterised the festival. TownKantu LGAWarri South West PeriodThird Quarter (Yearly) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the…

Isekpere festival is for purification, sanctification, protection and socialisation. Masquerades that represent the deity (Isekpere do display and those who are spiritual children come from far and wide to pay homage and perform sacrifices. Fish-farming activities in the Atlantic is suspended during the festival. TownUgborodo LGAWarri South West PeriodJan-Mar (Biennial) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe…

Onemone festival is celebrated for peace and plenty by the Ologbotsere and Uwangue, descendants of Jakpa. The festival involves rituals, masquerade displays and ancestral worship. TownJakpa LGAWarri North PeriodMarch/April (Annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the new yam festival. War…

Egbenijokun festival is an ancient one celebrated to usher in peace and plenty. Egbenijokun is a deity which its worshippers claim it has power to kill, save and provide food for the people. The colourful aspect of this festival is a competitive regatta. TownBobi LGAWarri North PeriodMarch/April (Biennial) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival…

Okiroro (Okere) celebration is for the adoration of the ancestors of Okere. During this period propitiation is made to all fore-fathers and mothers. The highlight of the festival is the appearance of the “Okere Juju” (masquerade) in a fairly large number from the sites of the shrine and they proceed to the heart of Okere…

Edju-Uvwie festival serves the role of protection to the indigenes of Uvwie and also brings progress. It has the capacity to regulate peoples behaviour and unites them.ad priest, great merriment and funfair. TownEffurun, Ekpan LGA PeriodMarch (Annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration…

Awankere festival is celebrated to usher in peace and plenty. The first stage is ritualistic while the second stage is a show of masquerades which is open to public. TownWarri LGAWarri South PeriodJune/July Annual Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the…

Kabowei Seigbein is celebrated to purge the town of evil, worship ancestors and pay homage to deified gods and heroes. It is an occasion for family re-unions and receiving the blessings of the ancestors. TownPatani LGAPatani PeriodApril (Annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the…

Owhoru festival is to ensure good yield of crops and livestock. Owhoru was originally the personal shrine of an Uwvie herbalist. It’s home is located in Effurun River. The climax of the festival is the appearance of Owhoru amidst erotic behaviour, talks and songs. TownEffurun Ekpan LGAUvwie PeriodJuly – Oct (Annual) Other festivals in Delta…