Journals

Date: 11 August 2008

Entry:#21

Reflection:
The Ibo culture holds family as something very significant. For example, the daughter of Obierika is having dinner with family, friends, and important people to the family when the marriage hasn’t even been completely finalized (only the bride-price has been settled). This proves that the family is greatly appreciated and is very involved in the personal events of individuals. Another action that shows this appreciation is the fact that the uri is a day in which the suitor brings palm wine for every one and as the reader I have learned that palm-wine is a sign of tradition and honor.