By Dr. Harris Chuma Odili – Ogene Igbo Festivals are celebrated to preserve the cultural heritage of the society. As a socio-cultural phenomenon, culture festivals in Ogbunike are connected with various deities like Aro, Ogwugwu, Kisa,Ogba, among others to preserve their heroic deeds and attributes and as means of venerating them. Festivals in Ogbunike land represent auspicious occasions when people celebrate religious, social, political and cultural events. Indeed, in Azu-Ogbunike, Onwa isato festival is celebrated annually in commemoration and recognition of the rich cultural heritage of the Azu people. The…
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