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The Olu Of Warri Introduces New Festival Ghigho Aghofen
Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has launched a brand new competition to the tradition of the Warri folks ‘Ghigho Aghofen’.
The brand new competition ‘Ghigho Aghofen’ to carry December 18, 2021, will mirror England’s “Altering of Guards” ceremony.
Explaining what the ceremony is about, Olu of Warri in an Instagram publish wrote “Ghigho Aghofen (also referred to as The Palace Watch) is a ceremony that ushers in one of many indigenous Itsekiri communities to maintain watch over the Kingdom, paying homage to England’s “Altering of Guards” ceremony- this time extra radiant and vibrant.”
In line with the assertion, the occasion would see members of particular person communities showcasing their “wealth of artwork and tradition by dance, trend and meals.”
“The Kingdom’s over 500-year-old historical past and the brimming potential of the native populace supplies the backdrop for this occasion to turn into the primary of its sort ever to be held within the Kingdom of Warri,” the assertion learn.