"19 Virgins Initiated Into Womanhood In Okrika, Rivers State. .
I19 virgins were initiated in to an was event on Dec 1, at the yearly ancient Iria festival which was held in Okrika, Rivers State.
According to sources, About nineteen virgins were given certificates by the community elders which grants the ladies freedom to bring home their suitors for marriage. The young girls were dressed bare chested and peraded around the event.
However, As other tribes in Nigeria have their annual festivals, people of Okrika have their annual initiation ceremony of virgins into womanhood which is held at the final quarter of the year.
The ceremony is aimed at welcoming young virgins who just clocked 18 years old and above into womanhood. The traditional ceremony Is called”Iria” in Okrika"
So guys what do you’ Think about this Ceremony and festival ? It’s this act barbaric?or just cultural and traditional? Would you allow your sister or daughter to be initiated in to this form of adulthood? Let us know by commenting below!
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