TODAY Saturday October 15, 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.
LOAD FROM AN ELDER.
Respect for an elder is multidimensional and multidirectional, but the value and blessings attached are believed to be transgenerational. The level and kind of respect accorded an elder goes a long way to telling about the background and family you are coming from and your upbringing. One particular gesture you must not take for granted in Igede society is the load collection from an elder.
It is expected that when a younger person sights an older person; either returning from farm, stream, market, hunting, office or even school, you are obligated as a typical Igede person of repute to walk up to the person and offer to assist by carrying what the person is carrying with all sincerity.
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