Blog Post 19 - Igbo background Assignment

On behalf of the Igbo community, and studying their culture for seven years, there is something about this culture that astonished me. Through individual's work ethic, society customs, marriage customs, establishment of rankings or titles, beliefs and proverbs, they surely aim to bring the best outcome they can achieve in different aspects of life. Their ways of thinking made me realize how most societies or cultures often has the tendency of deciding how to do things, which reflects their values and motifs in life, however the Igbo believe that there is no one way of doing things. that there is always another way. This justifies how they are open to other perspectives and ways of life. How do we know that by changing their traditions and customs (their culture) would take away something special from the world.

Igbo, like many other culture believe in the spiritual world as they are strong factors that drive their lives. They believe in both a personal and supreme God called the Chukwu. The Igbo idealized both powers but more so 'Chukwu' because this power was seen as the creator of all Igbo and the Ruler of the Universe. This helps to mend relationships within the community and further develop and strengthen their will and dignity. 

As said previously, that one of the things that was eye - opening was the way they are shaped through their hard work and to strive to reach successes, although, many people struggle or have some sort of difficultly getting there. Its like they say, "Nothing without hard work comes easy", this is what Igbo's believe and work towards.There aren't many cultures like the Igbo, but preserving this culture would allow further understanding of their rituals and traditions and for them to further develop their culture, to what they believe is essential for their lives. By preserving this culture, don't you think we as individuals could learn a thing or two? By the way they perceive and apprehend certain aspects of life, to strengthen and build upon yourself as a individual of your own sacred religion or culture.

Comments

  1. Nurfatin Nadiah Sanisman24 April 2017 at 00:06

    Hi Keasha,

    I really like the way you concluded the speech by broadening the perspective and educating the readers to try to value other cultures because we have the opportunity to learn from it.
    I like how you made the connection between the religion and how it enriches the value of the culture.

    Keep up the good work!

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  2. Fleur VDK24 April 2017 at 00:14

    Hi Keasha,
    I thoroughly enjoyed reading your persuasive speech on the Ibo culture and world. Specifically, I appreciated the manner in which you styled and structured your speech. By including specific facts of the culture through your experiences, it enhances the speeches' overall authenticity. Overall, good job!

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  3. Unknown24 April 2017 at 00:35

    Hi keasha,

    I really enjoyed reading your insightful thoughts on the Igbo background, I think you were able to achieve all the different conventions of a persuasive speech, i especially enjoyed how you linked your facts with justification. GOOD JOB!

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