SEC- S16W1 | Cultural Traditions
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Tradition is a belief or way of doing things that has been passed down from generations to generations. The truth is that we might not know who started it but we believed that since it is passed down from our ancestors, we need to practice and observe it. In my native land of birth, we have diverse traditions that is still practiced in this modern day. Walk with me as I expatiate one of my native land's tradition.
The "Ekpo" (Masquerades) Festival |
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Ekpo (Masquerades) festival is a festival that celebrates the spirit of the dead by demonstration. This celebration is similar to Halloween in the America and Europe. To celebrate this, the devotees wear masks either ugly or beautiful for the walk cosplay. To add display to the movement, drums of all kinds are rolled out and the rhythm of it dominate the area. Unmasked devotees come out with cutlass sheathed or unsheathed to display their handling ability. Let's discuss this festival in the few sub aspects.
Date of Celebration
Ekpo festival is a festival which usually marks the beginning of planting and rainy seasons. The date of this festival ranges between the first and second week of April. There was a time that It was celebrated during the last week of April. In general, I'll say that the festival is slated on the month of April.
Place of Activities
The festival kickstart from a thick forest which preparations are done. From the kickstart point, the first destination point is the village square. This is where non devotees can join in the movement. The festival features the masquerades, other devotees and non devotees moving around the village. It's usually a day festival.
Have I Indulged Myself In The Festival Before
As a citizen, I just go out to watch the performance of the masquerades and other devotees. Since I am not a devotee, I just watch the activities and after the festival, am done.
Has This Tradition Enhance The Value of Citizenship
This tradition has successfully enhance the value of citizenship through unity. Since Unity is a core value that helps citizens to bond with one another, this festival has provided that criteria. Coming together to watch this festival has enhance that sense of unity.
Another aspect is the understanding of our culture. This tradition has helped me understand my people and the traditions associated with them. It's really a great initiative.
Can This Tradition Enhance Tourism
This tradition has really drawn tourists round the world to view it's spectacular view. In the concluded festival last year, the crowd of visitors who came to view was just amazing and numerous. It's just a welcome development.
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Hola amigo, realmente estas festividades unen a las comunidades en un objetivo común; así como también el resto apoya manteniendo dicha tradición.
Es genial promover el turismo a través de compartir la cultura y tradiciones de nuestra región.
Ha sido un gusto leerte.
Saludos amigo, te deseo mucho éxito.
I just read a post of goodybest who also mentioned about the Ekpo tradition. You have also shared the best knowledge and I learn a little more about this tradition of your land.
After reading the post, its clear that this festival holds deep cultural and communal importance that bring people together and promote the unity sense in the citizens.
Moreover, its amazing to see how the tradition helps preserve and promote cultural heritage while also attracts tourism from around the world. Overall, the Ekpo festival is interesting and I enjoy learning about it. Stay Blessed :)
It's uniting factor can't be erased easily as it portray the culture of our ancestors. Thanks for going through my post.