NEW YAM FESTIVAL
9月20日(日)
|Kanagawa Labor Plaza, Yokohama
A Celebration of Igbo Culture
Time & Location
2026年9月20日 15:00 – 20:00
Kanagawa Labor Plaza, Yokohama, Kotobukicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0026, Japan
Guests
About the event
New Yam Festival: A Celebration of Igbo Culture
The New Yam Festival, known as "Iri ji " or "Iwa ji," is an important cultural event celebrated by the Igbo people of Nigeria. This festival marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the new yam harvest, symbolizing prosperity and abundance.
Significance of the Festival
Harvest Celebration: It celebrates the first harvest of yams, which are a staple food in Igbo culture.
Spiritual Rituals: The festival involves various rituals to honor the gods and ancestors, seeking blessings for the new harvest.
Community Bonding: It serves as a time for families and communities to come together, strengthening social ties.