Author
Chima, Ụzọma Okpo
Ngalaba Lingwistikis Ọmụmụ Nzikợrita Ozi nakwa
lgboMahadum Steeti, Abia
,Uturu.chimauzoma463@gmail.com+2348067310073.
Abstract
This study examines various Masquerades in Eda, lgbo
initiation, traditional festivals and Religion. The purpose of
the study is to have in-depth knowledge of the various
processes of Masqurades, roles, benefits, and disadvantages and their significance in Eda culture and Religion. The
researcher used a descriptive method to analyze the
findịngs. It was found that the Eda, Igbo, this festival takes
place in the first month of every year. The study adopts the
theoretical frame work of social cultural theory of (SCT) an
interpersonal level theory developed by Lev.Vygosky that
emphasizes the dynamic interpretation of culture. The
study reviewed various Masqurades in Eda that is followed
all year round by the traditional calenda of chief priest. The
researcher verified that every male child in Eda culture to
be acknowledged as full-fledged man must be initiated into
traditional festival and Religion. It is recommended that
initiation into traditional festival and Religion of Eda
should live up to the expectations of the society, and to find
ways to prevent it from being removed or lost since its
benefits are useful to the society.
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