PEOPLE & HERITAGE
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| The Urhobos, Isokos, Itsekiris and Izons wear identical dresses. For formal occasions, a man ties a wrapper, a shirt-like attire and a hat to match. Usually he wears coral beads or gold chains and holds a walking stick. The woman puts on what is known as "up and down" (called "osiba gba aniku" among the Urhobos), a blouse and a head-gear to match. Like the man, the woman also wears coral beads or gold chains and shoes. |
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Among the Igbos (except the Ukwuanis whose dress is akin to that of the Urhobos) the ceremonial dress is "akwa ocha" (hand-woven cloth) tied by both men and women. The man wears a shirt over "akwa ocha" wrapper, with another one arranged across the shirt and held in place over the left shoulder like a toga He then puts on coral beads and a pair of shoes. Dances & Music, Arts & Artifacts, Music Instruments and Festivals. |
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