(Oraukwu.comOraukwu.com)--Ofala (Igu
Aro)
The word "Ofala", as one of those non-indigenous Igbo
words, probably Igala derivatives, but more precisely origin unknown, would
best be defined as a Royal outing involving communal celebrations, in a
carefully planned program wrapped in a grandeur and outpouring of respect,
revelry and as established by custom and sponsored by the with the benefit
of hindsight, it is easy and safe to say that Ofala festival represents the
apotheosis of Eze, Igwe or Obi in Igbo land. The event is used to celebrate in
royal fashion the reign of the Igwe unprecedented for its length, its glory,
its prosperity and let it be added, its goodness and peaceful tenure.
