The War Dance

It is said that culture is the way of life of a people. However it is not apparent to non-discerning eye how the celebration of this culture links to the present way of the people's life as seen in the contemporary society making it necessary for one to take a step back in time to trace the significance of certain aspects of a culture.

Bende is located in the South East Nigeria. Bende people are known for their bravery and self-reliance.They showed a lot of these great traits in the wars of survival during the Nigeria Biafran War and other smaller wars that were fought locally before the history of the people were documented.

The dances depicted in the pictures below are dances done in celebration of battles fought and won

Also in those days and still being practiced total in some selected towns victories over enemies were copiously celebrated with trademark and famous Bende War Dance which is very unique and very popular. Through their bravery, Bende people were able to survive during the era when Might was Power assured supremacy.

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