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Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Performance

The Atilogwu Dance

May 24, 2018May 19, 2018

The Atilogwu dance is a traditional dance performed by the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. The Igbo people inhabit the eastern region of the country. …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

The Igboukwu New Yam Festival

May 19, 2018May 19, 2018

Igbo people hold a celebration known as new yam festival which is called Iri ji, Iwa ji or Ike ji depending on the dialect. This …

Africa, Archaeology, Conservation

The need to preserve Al Haram Street

May 14, 2018May 22, 2018

The archaeological sites around the world are threatened and affected by population growth, development, urbanization and pollution. So, in this context, several countries applying heritage …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

The Kirike people of Nigeria

May 13, 2018September 6, 2018

�The Kirike (also known as Wakirike) people are part of the Ijaw ethnic group / tribe in Rivers State Nigeria. The Kirike occupy the Southernmost …

Africa, Archaeology, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

The ancient walls of the city of Kano

May 12, 2018May 9, 2018

The ancient wall of Kano city is described as one of the most impressive monuments in West Africa. It was built to defend the ancient …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature, Public Spaces

A stroll through the white sands of Ibeno Beach

May 3, 2018April 28, 2018

Ibeno beach occupies over 1200 sq. km, and is located at the south end of Akwa Ibom state in the Ibeno Local Government. There are …

Africa, Archaeology, Built Heritage, World Heritage Sites

Marveling at the Pyramids of Giza

April 30, 2018April 23, 2018

My visit to Egypt left me spell bound when I arrived at Giza. The Giza Necropolis stands on the Giza plateau on the outskirts of …

Africa, Asia, Editor's Picks, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Tasting the flavours of China in Nigeria

April 15, 2018May 22, 2018

The food of China is an accurate�symbol of Chinese culture and their attitude towards a meal.�Aside from the modern cuisines of China, there has always …

Africa, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Bitter Leaf Soup and Pounded Yam

April 11, 2018April 10, 2018

Bitter leaf soup is a proud Nigerian delicacy to behold. Bitter leaf soup is delicious, nutritious and medicinal.This soup is native to the ‘Igbos’ of …