Ch.+5+Yams+and+other+culinary+customs+-+Ashley

= Y a m s a n d O t h e r C u l i n a r y C u s t o m s = = B﻿﻿﻿ y : A s h l e y A n d e r s o n = =__ Yams and the Yam Festival: __=
 * ==== The most important crop is the yam because the Igbo's are able to produce enough yam's to export it to other countries. ====
 * ==== The Igbo's celebrate the coming of the new yam harvest by the New Yam Festival. ====
 * ==== The New Yam Festival symbolizes a day of enjoyment after the farming season and the marking of the new yam. ====
 * ==== During the Yam Festival, the eating of the first yam is performed by the oldest man in the community. This man then offers the yams to God and ancestors. ====
 * ==== Yam tubers are shown off by individuals as a sign of success and wealth. ====

__ What The Igbo's Eat: __

 * ==== The Igbo's typical meal are soups with vegetables and meat or fish as the key ingrediant.Among the Igbo who live near waterways it is often prepared with shrimp. ====
 * ==== Kola Nut is a fruit that is an important part of tradition and culture of the Igbo's. ====

__ History of the Igbo's Eating Habits: __
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 * ==== Western influences has changed the Igbo's eating habits by bringing in their own customs. An example would be the Ibgo's used to eat everything by hand but now they use forks and spoons to eat their food. ====
 * ==== Trade was largely responsible for changing the flavors of African foods because European explorers and traders introduced food staples to Africa, such as beans, cassave and maize. ====
 * ==== Rice has replaced yam for ceremonial occasions. ====

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