TODAY Tuesday October 25, 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.
DEPORTMENT:
There is no doubt that our era has indeed been an era of technology and combination of several cultures and values. An era in which morality has become so 'cheap’ with people sacrificing integrity for personal interest with a deafening impunity. But unfortunately the Igede societal expectations has not diminish along with the drift. The true concept and value of life and morality is still intact.
These behavioural attributes or demeanour especially as it relates to others are still frown at, like:
a. Wearing of cap when greeting or addressing elders, (you can do ‘caps’ and acknowledge the audience.)
b. Wearing of fashion glasses especially dark ones when greeting or addressing elders.
c. Putting of hands inside your pocket while talking with elders or even your age mates.
d. Putting your hands at an akimbo when addressing people (this is general regardless of age and class.)
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