Irua-nmo celebration of this festival is aimed at warding off all evil in the land. (annual) Sacrifices are offered to different gods such as god of iron. The highlights of the festival are Owowo dance, flogging and wrestling. TownUmunede LGAIka North East PeriodSept. / Oct (annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for…

Igwe Festival is celebrated to honour the adventurous warrior-king and founder of Owa-Kingdom. The highlights of the festival are preparation and construction of masks, mock coffins, playing of mock orale and cleansing of the land known as “Ilu-Ubiri”. TownOwa Kingdom LGAIka North East PeriodFebruary (annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification…

Ore festival is celebrated to honour the gods of harvest and war. The Oghorughoru makes offerings to the war gods. The inotus (warrior group) feature prominently during festival. TownOghara LGAEthiope West PeriodSept /Aug Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the new…

Edjenu / Ekene festival ushers in abundant blessings for the general growth and development of the land. Participants are young men and women. The highlight of the festival is the climbing of a tall tree beautifully decorated in assorted colours by a participant who is regarded as the “up god”. TownOghara Clan LGAEthiope West PeriodEvery…

Egba festival is celebrated to protect the land and its inhabitants from external attacks. Being a festival depicting war, the celebrants use charmed cutlasses and guns. TownKokori LGAEthiope East PeriodFebruary 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…

Ovwuvwe festival is celebrated for protection. On the festival day, young men who had gone for hunting for seven days carry their animals and dance around. The female blessing is received at Abraka Inland with the chewing of orhe (native white chalk) TownAbraka LGAEthiope East PeriodMay Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for…

Olou-Owei is a masquerade festival celebrated in honour of the principal deities in the town. It features a colourful display of masquerades TownBomadi LGABomadi PeriodMarch 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 and dances feature prominently…

Oguberi is celebrated in honour of the deity “Oguberi” the principal benefactor of the community. The highlight of the festival are masquerade displays and dances. TownKiagbodo LGABomadi PeriodDecember 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 and…

Awozi-Owu festival is in honour of Awozi-Owu masquerade who is believed to bring more births in the community. The highlight of the festival is the display by the elegant and colourful Owozi-Owu masquerade. TownObotebe LGABurutu PeriodJanuary every three years Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for…

Okele-Oke festival is celebrated to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of the people. The highlight of the festival is the Oki and Okele-Oke masquerade display, dances and chases. TownTorugbene LGABurutu PeriodFebruary (annual) Other festivals in Delta FestivalOgbanigbe DescriptionThis festival is for purification of the land in readiness for the celebration (annual) of the new…