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PROJECTING EDO CULTURE IN DIASPORA

The above assertion has been in the mind of a large majority of Edo in the Diaspora for a long time and many have discussed it on numerous occasions. Edo culture is unique and a source of pride to many and many more are putting up props to prevent it sliding even amongst Edo in the Diaspora. As Albert Schweitzer said, ‘’I am proud of my color for any who isn’t proud of his/her color is not fit to live’’ The extension of this is the popular saying that ‘’our culture is our lives, we should not kill it’’ rather we should sustain it.
Gone are the days when our people would only wear suits in a traditional Edo gathering when buba and Sokoto would do; or better still agbada, buba, and Sokoto adorned with coral beads to the amazement of the non -Blacks onlookers. What is important is being happy and comfortable with your traditional Edo wear.
The Indians in the United Kingdom for example have now made curry and rice a national menu from the traditional fish and chips in the UK. Rice in the UK many years ago used to be the meal for those regarded as not ‘posh’; not anymore as it is regularly served in most important gatherings considering the new phrase ‘multiculturalism’
It is for being a true Edo man that I serve Edo traditional cuisine of ‘ema and ogbono or egusi soup’ and the traditional pepper soup as the after to my guests. (more…)

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