Gberichur Festival Benue State

This feast is celebrated by Tse Dzer community of Tarka Local Government Area known as a peace loving people. Hence they made peace a part of their culture. Every tradition of the Tse Dzer people is a manifestation of peace and harmony among the people. To drive the quest for peaceful homes, the ‘Gberichur’ festival which literally means ‘bowing down’ festival was instituted.

It should be noticed that bowing is a symbol of respect and respect brings about peaceful co-existence. The essence of the festival is to teach the members of the community, particularly the young ones, the need for peaceful co-existence using a ritualistic ceremony embedded in the cultural festival. The main features of the Gberichur festival include Elaborate and Beautiful traditional dances; Merrymaking, partying, exchange of gifts and visits to friends, families and well wishers.