Elem-Kalabari, the ancestral cradle of the Kalabari Kingdom in Rivers State, Nigeria hosted the vibrant Kalabari New Year Festival celebration today, November 16, 2025, drawing throngs of indigenes, diaspora sons and daughters, and global admirers to a spectacular display of unity, cultural resurgence, and forward-looking symbolism. Organized by the Kalabari Renaissance Foundation for the second consecutive year after centuries of fragmented observances, the event—ushering in the blessings of 20
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In Kalabari traditional weddings, there’s a unique ceremony called ‘Bibife’, meaning “buying the mouth.” During this ritual, the groom’s family presents food and gifts to the bride—but she isn’t allowed to eat or show enjoyment until she’s truly pleased with what she’s received! This tradition symbolizes the groom’s ability to provide for his bride and her family. While some broader Ijaw customs involve the bride keeping a straight face or avoiding smiles until she’s satisfied, in Kalabari cultu
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