Okpoitita is a deity. The celebration of the festival is meant to purify and protect the society from evil spirits. Masquerade dances and sacrifices are performed. TownIriama LGAOkpe PeriodMarch (every three years) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the new yam…

Adane-Okpe festival is aimed at cleansing and purifying the society. Only men take part in the festival. The festival is accompanied with feasting and merrymaking. TownOrerokpe LGAOkpe PeriodDecember (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 songs…

The Ikenge festival is celebrated to commemorate the struggles and success of past heroes and to worship gods of achievements. Participants dress in war outfits with charms and amulets. TownUtagba -Uno LGANdokwa West PeriodJune (annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of…

Ukwata festival is celebrated to sacrifice to the ancestral gods of the clan. Alive eagle tied to a stool is carried on the head of each of the special “Ukwata” dancers. Other dance groups also participate. Gifts are exchanged. TownAbbi LGANdokwa West PeriodFebruary (annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of…

The Okpotu festival is celebrated for peace. Sacrifices are offered to their gods. Female worshippers take active part. The major event is the visit to the traditional ruler, Ase-Igwe. TownAse LGANdokwa East PeriodOctober (biennial) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the…

Oje is celebrated in honour of Ojie and Eushi, gods of blessings. The Oje is a colourfully decorated masquerade that thrills the spectators. The highlight of the festival is Eushi’s dance in a canoe on the lake. TownAboh LGANdokwa East PeriodFebruary Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in…

Abame festival is associated with initiation into manhood. Only those initiated to manhood or who have positions of responsibility in the community participate in the Abame festival. TownIgbide LGAIsoko South PeriodMarch (Every three years) (1999) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of…

Owise-Owhe is the god of war believed to protect Owhe people during wars. It is celebrated for peace and child production. This festival is characterised by singing, dancing and eating. TownOruovo LGAIsoko North PeriodApril (every three years) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration…

Eriokpe festival is celebrated to usher in peace and rich harvest. During the period of the festival, the people solicit for protection and blessing. TownOzoro LGAIsoko North PeriodApril (every five years) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the new yam festival.…

Osiezi celebration symbolises a call on all people to come and witness the cultural heritage of Agbor. It is aimed at perpetuating the glory and splendour of Agbor Crown – the great “Dein” monarchy. Owowo and “Izabu” song is sang with reverence. TownAgbor LGAIka South PeriodSept. / Oct. (annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis…