A painter’s effort on Iwa Akwa festival in Umunomo Ihitteaforukwu Mbaise local government of Imo state Department: Fine Arts By: samadchuks Project ID: 5719 Rating: (3.5) votes: 8Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe major concept of the work is to identify and discuss the Iwa Akwa traditions that are prevalent in the Eastern part of Nigeria. This study is historical in its methodology. The researcher mainly emphasizes the Iwa Akwa festival done in Umunomo Ihittaforukwu in Ahaizu Mbaise of Imo state. It is a ceremonial rite of initiate must be between the ages of 24-26 years. In Umunomo Ihittaforukwu the initiate must be 30 years before partaking in this rite. The practical work showcasing this was produced in acrylic renderings. The researcher deployed materials like Brushes, acrylic, canvas, e.t.c. all to educate the general public on the importance and benefits of the Iwa Akwa festival. Problems encountered by the researcher includes a lack of travel logistics to schedule interviews in the community on the origin of the Iwa Akwa festival, to get diverse views, the researcher found it hard to achieve these common goals. The major significance of this project is to add knowledge and to educate society at large. In conclusion the Iwa Akwa ceremony is done every three years, the Iwa Akwa is also called‘wearing of cloth ceremony’ in Igbo land. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Fine Arts project topics and materials you might be interested in»Historical analysis of academic programme of the department of fine and applied arts in Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua inception»A painter’s effort on Iwa Akwa festival in Umunomo Ihitteaforukwu Mbaise local government of Imo state»A painter's rendition of Ogho festival in Isu local government area of Imo state