Ihugbogo Iku-Day Celebration
The Ihugbogo Iku-Day Celebration is a vibrant annual New Year festival that brings together the people of Ihugbogo Community in a colorful display of unity, culture, and tradition. Held every 1st of January, the event sees all age-grade groups gather at the community’s primary school field to celebrate the start of a new year with music, dance, and communal activities.
Deeply rooted in the community’s heritage, Iku-Day serves as a symbol of togetherness and collective progress. It is an opportunity for indigenes and visitors alike to reconnect with the rich traditions of the Ihugbogo people, experience their hospitality, and witness the harmonious blend of culture and celebration that defines the event.
For tourists and cultural enthusiasts, the Ihugbogo Iku-Day Celebration offers a genuine experience of local life, age-grade traditions, and the enduring spirit of unity that makes the Niger Delta region so unique.
