By Chisom Okpala
The people of Omor Community in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State have celebrated the 2026 New Yam Festival with a colourful display of culture, tradition and thanksgiving.
The festival, held on Aug. 22, attracted sons and daughters of the community who gathered to thank God for a successful farming season and pray for greater harvests in the coming year.
Speaking at the event, the traditional ruler of Omor, Igwe Chris Chidume, described the New Yam Festival as an important cultural heritage that promotes unity, gratitude and communal solidarity.
Chidume said the celebration reflected the rich cultural traditions of the Igbo people, adding that it provided an opportunity for the community to appreciate God for the year’s harvest.
He prayed for a more fruitful farming season in the coming year and wished the community sustained peace, love, unity and development.
The monarch urged residents to continue to work together and contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of Omor.
A major highlight of the celebration was the traditional breaking of kola nuts, followed by the symbolic cutting of the new yam, signifying the commencement of the consumption of the year’s harvest
The event attracted traditional rulers from various communities, as well as prominent stakeholders from Anambra and other parts of Nigeria.
It also featured cultural dance performances by women groups from Omor and neighbouring communities in Ayamelum.
Age grade associations, masquerades and other traditional cultural troupes also entertained guests, adding colour and vibrancy to the celebration.
Chisom Okpala is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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