The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has announced the launch of a new festival in the Warri Kingdom called Ghigho Aghofen.
Ghigho Aghofen, or “Palace Watch” in English, will be modeled after England’s “Changing of Guards” ritual.
The festival will take place on December 18, 2021, according to an Instagram post from the Monarch on Saturday.
“For the first time in the history of the Itsekiri Kingdom, the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has introduced a new festival into the Warri Kingdom scheduled to hold December 18, 2021″
“Ghigho Aghofen (also known as The Palace Watch) is a ceremony that ushers in one of the indigenous Itsekiri communities to keep watch over the Kingdom, reminiscent of England’s ‘Changing of Guards’ ceremony- this time more radiant and colourful”, the statement read. Adding that the event would see members of individual communities showcasing their “wealth of art and culture through dance, fashion and food.”
“The Kingdom’s over 500-year-old history and the brimming potential of the local populace provides the backdrop for this event to become the first of its kind ever to be held in the Kingdom of Warri”, it further said.
The event will be streamed live on Olu of Warri’s official YouTube channel.
