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SUMMARY
Cultural reconstruction entails the remodeling of cultural practices for various reasons which include meeting current social realities and needs. This also entails change, which, when achieved makes room for creative expression, reinforcement of cultural identity, and restoration of confidence of the people in their tradition. During the festival, appreciation is shown to the autochthonous gods for the king of all crops, and by extension, other crops. The yam crop is symbolic in the context of kingship as well as being indicative of God’s gift to mankind. As the king of crops, it is superior to all other crops, and its festival is the celebration of the harvest of all crops. On the other hand, some Igbo people see it as a heathen practice.
