TODAY Monday October 10, 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. Welcome to edition 4.
These values are held in high premium in the community setting where people eat together from one big plate or assorted plates on one table. The communal life of eating is still cherished especially during festivals.
a. Talking during meals especially when eating with elders.
b. Washing of hands in the common bowl before elders.
c. Starting a meal before elders.
d. Eating from another person’s side of the plate.
e. Taking extra bolus and keeping it in your hand.
f. Picking meat or ‘ọbẹẹhị’ before the elders.
g. Using drinking water if in a common cup before elders.
h. Using more fingers with the intention to collect more soup along with the bolus.
i. When eating with others, the right hand should be used unless for obvious reasons.
j. Removing things from your mouth and keeping on the table or using the same hand used in eating to remove something from your mouth.
Worthy of note, eating and not inviting people around is a sign of greed and irresponsibility.
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