11/08/2023
HIDDEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YAM👇👇
Yams originated in Africa, in the tropical regions of West Africa and Central Africa. They've been an important food source in those regions for thousands of years. They were eventually introduced to other parts of the world, including Asia and the Americas. In the Americas, yams were domesticated and cultivated by indigenous peoples.
The New Yam Festival, also known as Iri Ji, is a celebration held by the Igbo people of Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. It's a celebration of the yam harvest, and it's a time for giving thanks and enjoying feasting and dancing.
During the festival, the first yams of the season are harvested and cooked. The yams are offered to the ancestors and deities, and then shared among the community. People dress in their finest clothes, sing and dance, and enjoy traditional foods and drinks. The festival is also a time for families and friends to come together, and it's a way to preserve Igbo culture and tradition.
Talking about the New Yam Festival! Another important aspect of the festival is its spiritual significance. It's believed that the ancestors and deities will bring good fortune and blessings to those who celebrate the festival.
One of the most significant spiritual practices during the New Yam Festival is the pouring of libations. This is when palm wine or other drinks are poured on the ground as an offering to the ancestors and deities. There's also a belief that during the festival, the ancestors and deities can visit the living world. People often make offerings and prayers to their ancestors and deities during this time.
Yams are classified as tuberous root vegetables, which means they're roots that are thickened and enlarged to store nutrients.
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