Iri Ji Mbaise National Cultural Festival

Name: Iri Ji Mbaise National Cultural Festival
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Mbaise

The Iri Ji Mbaise National Cultural Festival is an annual thanksgiving event of the Mbaise people in Nigeria, celebrating a bountiful yam harvest and their rich cultural heritage. The festival, held in Mbaise, showcases vibrant cultural displays, traditional dances, and yam exhibitions.

Date: Aug 15, 2026
Location: Mbaise

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Iri Ji Mbaise National Cultural Festival

Event summary

Highlights

Vibrant cultural displays
Traditional dances
Yam exhibitions
Mbaise Kitchen (Usekwu Mbaise)

The Iri Ji Mbaise National Cultural Festival is a significant annual event for the Mbaise people, rooted in a tradition of giving thanks for a bountiful harvest and for the safeguarding of their lives over the years. What began as a mere cultural gathering has evolved into a major tourist attraction and a platform for corporate engagement.

The festival aims to promote unity, peace, cultural heritage, tourism, and investment opportunities within Mbaise land. Activities include vibrant cultural displays, traditional dances, yam exhibitions, and the unique Mbaise Kitchen (Usekwu Mbaise). The event is a symbol of identity and unity for the Mbaise community. Dignitaries, including the Governors of Imo and Abia States and the Hon. Minister for Art, Culture and Tourism, as well as international attendees, are expected to participate.

Practical details

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