08/31/2026
Thanks to Harrisburg’s Nigerian community for inviting me to the Iri-Ji Festival, which celebrates a bountiful yam harvest.
Yams are considered the king of crops in Igbo culture because of their economic, social, and cultural importance.
The New Yam Festival symbolizes gratitude, prosperity, hard work, and the hope for a bountiful harvest in the coming year. It also serves as an occasion to preserve and showcase Igbo cultural heritage.