Some of the cultural festivals are Ita Achicha, Iwa Ndi Ama, Igwa Agwu, Iri-ndi (new Yam Festival) and Ite Ikoro. Igwa Mmam is observed in May, followed by Ita Achicha between June and July. Iwa Ndi Ama is celebrated eight days before the new yam festival while Igwa Agwu comes two days prior to the new yam festival. New Yam festival comes in late August or early September. Eight and sixteen days after the New Yam Festivals, Akwanu and Amaeke celebrate Ikoro respectively.
Major cultural dances include Udunkulu, Achumpu, Ikoro, Ikerikpe Ogu (war dance), Oboni (for initiated men only), Aku (for initiated men only), Akpaoge, Mbe, Oyimara, George, Ekpe, Ojonkwu, Ilu, Ayarakata.
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