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NigeriaN Rituals

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Secret Rituals of the Igbo Tribe

BY: GROUP BLUE

Birth and Children

WHEN GIVING BIRTH, A HOUSA WOMAN STAYS IN THE HUSBANDS COMPOUND.

Role of WOMEN

IGBO WOMEN TRADITIONALLY LEAVE THEIR VILLAGES TO MARRY

MARRIAGE

  • TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE AT HOME
  • REGISTRY OFFICE MARRIAGE
  • RELIGIOUS MARRIAGE

WEDDING DRESS

  • MOSTLY A BIG WEDDING
  • BRIDE-TO-BE HAS CONCLUDED HER FATTENING PERIOD
  • GETS AN ELABORATE HAIR DOFOR THE WEDDING
  • HAIR IS WOUND INTO A DISC AROUND THE HEAD
  • BUILT INTO A HIGH CREST

FAMILY LIFE

  • LIVE IN RURAL AREAS.
  • BELIEVE THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE MANY CHILDREN
  • CHILDREN ENSURE THE NEXT GENERATION OF KINSHIP GROUP

FUNERAL CUSTOMS

  • SOME FUNERAL CUSTOMS ARE INTENDED TO EASE THE DEAD
  • PEOPLE DANCE AND SING AROUND THE CASKET
  • THE BODY IS BURIED IN THE COMPOUND