Culture
Preserving Our Culture
In BIF, we are focused on promoting and preserving our rich cultural heritage, history, community identity, language and traditions, which reinforces a sense of shared belonging to build understanding and bridge divides. We embrace collaboration by partnering with other NGOs, businesses, and local governments to pool resources, share expertise, and participate in community events to amplify impact. We also partner with educational institutions and local groups to help create more effective programs. Also, we continuously gather feedback from all stakeholders and beneficiaries to assess the cultural health of our organization and its impact. This allows us to remain responsive to changing cultural attitudes and needs.
Fostering Unity through Culture
BIF focuses on creative and cultural expressions for our youth, providing them with opportunities to engage in culture building, leadership and community development. By empowering our youth to connect and collaborate, exchanges can inspire meaningful action and impact within our community and beyond.
Celebrating Culture, Inspiring Progress
BIF organizes community events such as annual conventions, picnics, end-of-year gatherings, to mention a few, to celebrate our rich cultural heritage, being a source of our identity, connection, and pride. The celebration of our heritage is a powerful tool to unite our people and to safeguard our cultural legacy for future generations. This reflects our commitment to promote inclusivity and inspire progress.
Celebrating Culture, Inspiring Progress
Discover how we foster unity, encourage progress, and raise global awareness. Join us on this journey of cultural celebration and positive impact.Â
Cultural Events
Our cultural events bring people together through art, traditions, and shared experiences. Each celebration is a step toward unity, progress, and global awareness—fostering connections that leave a lasting impact. Read MoreÂ
Educational Programs
Our cultural events bring people together through art, traditions, and shared experiences. Each celebration is a step toward unity, progress, and global awareness—fostering connections that leave a lasting impact. Read MoreÂ
Cultural Awareness
Our cultural events bring people together through art, traditions, and shared experiences. Each celebration is a step toward unity, progress, and global awareness—fostering connections that leave a lasting impact. Read MoreÂ
Bonny was founded before 1000 AD. It was structured along the lines of the Greek city states, with a strong central capital and surrounding…..
The Bonny traditional marriage is one of the customs that has withstood the test of time. It is still performed in Bonny today as it was in the Bonny of yore.
Our style of dressing was influenced a great deal by our interaction with European traders and Missionaries who traded and mingled
with the Kings,
Standing From Left To Right: Madam Agbolo Green, Mr. Jacob Dupu Harry, Dr. Eldred Green, Mr. Lawrence Dagogo Jumbo, Mr. Edward William Jumbo, Mr. Godwin……..
The Iria ceremony is a requirement for all women in Bonny, including those that marry into the culture. It is considered a taboo …….
