For commemorating affluence. Oba Ewedo (circa 1255 AD) introduced the ceremony but the ceremonial bird (Ahiamwe-oro cast in brass) was introduced into the ceremony by Oba Esigie about 1504 AD.
Other Festivals
AGUEBenin traditional fasting period.
UGIOGUNIn memory of the god of Iron.
IHIEKHUThis festival is a thanksgiving ceremony to the HANDS which are considered to be creator of many things.
UGIE-ERHOBAIn memory of the reigning Oba's father.
EMOBOIn memory of the defeat of Arhuanran by Oba Esigie at Udo.
Some of the festival celebrated in Benin/Edo State:
•Ohonomoimen Festival Of Iuleha (Owans/Oras clan)
•Adu Ikukun Festival (Afemais/ Ivbiosakon Clan)
•Ukpe Festival (Esan/Ishan Clan)
•Ighele Festival (Esan/Ishan Clan)
•Oto Uromi Festival (Esan/Ishan Clan)
•Ivbamen Or Ororuen Festival Of Ozalla (Owans/Oras clan)
•Oriminyan Festival of Oguta- Evbiame (Owans/Oras clan)
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