ABSTRACT
This research was set to examine cultural aesthetics of costumes in African festival with focus on Aja festival of Ndokwa people in Delta State. The previous chapters from one to four have underscored the festival, what it stands for, and the costumes used in the festival. The activities in the festival ranges from dancing, singing, performances and other aesthetic elements, in the aspect of audience participation. This research has also discussed the cultural aesthetics and how a person's culture can and will affect their perception of beauty. These aesthetics play a crucial role in preserving cultural identities, transmitting knowledge, and fostering a sense of community and belonging. Visual arts in African cultural aesthetics often include traditional crafts such as wood carving, pottery, beadwork, textile weaving, and mask-making. These art forms showcase the richness of African heritage, the creativity of its people, and the use of natural materials and resources. They often depict traditional symbols, mythological figures, and scenes from everyday life, portraying concepts like fertility, power, spirituality, and ancestral connections. The aesthetics principle of various cultures was also discussed.
