# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The ITALO FESTIVAL of the IGALA people 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The Italo Festival (or Igala National Day) is one of the most prominent cultural festivals for the Igala people. Held annually on the last Saturday of the year in Anyigba, it unites the Igala diaspora worldwide to celebrate their heritage, resolve disputes, and discuss socio-economic development under the Attah Igala.

The Italo Festival is celebrated as a massive, single-day grand assembly that blends ancient royal traditions with modern socio-political development. It takes place at the Prince Abubakar Audu University Sports Complex in Anyigba, featuring a structured sequence of cultural and civic events:

The Italo Festival was first initiated by the Late Attah Igala, His Royal Majesty Attah Obaje Ocheje.The concept was born alongside the founding of the Igala Cultural and Development Association (ICDA) in 1914

 The paramount ruler who provided the royal decree and authority to establish the unity feast.Igala Ancestors & Elders: Community leaders envisioned a grand gathering—originally known in the Igala language as Ujeju Ogwu Igala—to resolve regional conflicts.The ICDA: 

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lagos/the-italo-festival-of-the-igala-people/200030753642941
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lagos
- **state**: LA
- **country**: Nigeria
- **location**: Iddo, Lagos, Nigeria
- **lat**: 6.4703799055722
- **long**: 3.3864859639199
- **full address**: Iddo, Lagos, Nigeria

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The ITALO FESTIVAL of the IGALA people  being held?
  - **A:** The ITALO FESTIVAL of the IGALA people  takes place on Sat, 26 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 26 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 am at Iddo, Lagos, Nigeria.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The ITALO FESTIVAL of the IGALA people ?
  - **A:** The ITALO FESTIVAL of the IGALA people  is organized by Teacher Precious .
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The ITALO FESTIVAL of the IGALA people  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lagos, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The ITALO FESTIVAL of the IGALA people  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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