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A major cultural homecoming event that attracts thousands of indigenous Igbo people, historians, and tourists from the global African diaspora. The festival honors the legacy of Eri, the foundational patriarch of the Omambala river basin civilization. It features profound spiritual remembrance prayers at the ancient grove, spectacular displays of rare ancestral masquerades (like Akwuneche Enyi), and massive exhibitions of traditional dance groups.
Obu Gad
A profound ancestral shrine and sacred grove of monumental significance in Igbo oral tradition. Regarded as the spiritual birthplace and home of Eri, the legendary progenitor of many Igbo kingdoms, it serves as a central site for cultural pilgrimages, prayers, and historical preservation. Visitors can view structural heritage layouts and historic architectural symbols of the Eri Kingdom.