Iri-ama Heritage Tour: Birth Of African Democracy
This 5-days cultural journey immerses visitors in the vibrant Iri-Ama Festival of Abiriba Kingdom, celebrated each July to mark the end of the planting season. Guests experience the deep traditions of community, law-making, and celebration that highlight Africa’s democratic heritage. This tour blends heritage, culture, and governance, offering travellers a rare chance to see how democracy has long been rooted in African traditions.
The tour is a 5-days cultural experience in Abiriba Kingdom during the Iri-Ama Festival. Guests explore the lively Afiankwo Market, discover historic artifacts and cultural landmarks, and enjoy thrilling traditional wrestling matches. The highlight is at the King’s Palace, where visitors witness the ancient democratic process through the Ika Eye deliberations and the grand Itu Eye ceremony. This tour uniquely blends heritage, celebration, and Africa’s living democratic traditions.
