TODAY Wednesday October 5, 2022 IS IHYIGILE
Opening info: Every society thrives on rules and expectations, and Igede nation is no exception. In Igede society, there is a system of values governing morality and acceptable conduct, these acceptable principles of right and wrong have been woven into the ways of life of Igede people and are transmitted from one generation to another. They become measures for the determination of right and wrong. Unlike taboos, they are no express punitive measures against defaulters. Still, they are sheer expectations and branding is done based on them–you could be labelled or perceived as a good or bad person depending on your adherence or non-adherence to them. We hope in Ekurwe to explore a series of Igede ethical values and allow individuals to decide whether they should be thrown away with the dawn of modernization. Buckle up as we take a tour for 10 Ihyigiles.
HISSING AND MUTENESS
Despite the modernization, the Igede people have managed to preserve many traditions and cultures. If there is anything that stands the Igede people out is perhaps their fascinating culture. A typical Igede person is exceptionally proud of their native heritage.
Hissing, or what you could describe as a fricative sound, especially as an expression of disapproval, is prohibited while receiving instructions/information from an elder. It is also a social aberration when it is frequently used when interacting with your peers and younger ones, even though it is not as condemned as when it is done with people older than you. When you hiss, you leave a feeling of derision on the people– as if they are worthless or not worthy of your attention.
Muteness is an uncommunicative disposition that is not a result of deafness but a refusal to speak when expected or when a response is necessary. It is said that silence is golden, but it could be disrespectful when you are supposed to talk. The interpretation could be read into silence, especially by a young person, to an elder as contempt, utter disregard as if the person is not worth your attention. When it is done to a younger one, the young one will revert to self-searching to ascertain if an error is committed and is less condemnable.
Let us learn when our harmless actions could mean a different thing because of the ethical standard of a particular society–wisdom.
Igede people, nawaoo?
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