TELL US SOME CULTURE , THEIR CULTURAL PRACTICE AND THE MOTIVE BEHIND THEM

Hello to all amazing members of this group
I am Kojo Solomon Mbade. Writing about my culture is one thing I will love to do an look forward to give you the best info about my State.
I specially wish to thank @silencewan for this amazing opportunity, thanks, an wish this meet your expectations.

Cross River is a state in South South Nigeria, bordering Cameroon to the east. Its capital is Calabar and its name is derived from the Cross River (Oyono), which passes through the state. English and French are the major foreign languages of the state while Bekwarra, Bette people, Ejagham, Efik and Bokyi are the major indigenous languages of this state. Ejagham remains the largest ethnic group which stretches from the northern senatorial district to the southern senatorial district. To show you how unique this state is, it has 18 local government and too numerous languages which includes

Abi:
Agwagwune; Kohumono; Ikwo-Igbo

Akamkpa:
Agoi; Bakpinka; Doko-Uyanga; Efik; Lubila; Nkukoli; Ukpet-Ehom; Ejagham; Kiong; Korop; Ubaghara; Ukwa; Umon.

Bekwarra:
Bekwarra; Tiv; Utugwang-Irungene-Afrike

Biase:
Agwagwune; Efik; Ubaghara; Ukwa; Umon.

Boki: Bete-Bendi; Bokyi.

Calabar: Ejagham; Efik.

Ikom:
Ejagham; Abanyom; Bukpe; Efutop; Mbembe, Cross River; Nde-Nsele-Nta; Ndoe; Nkukoli; Nnam; Olulumo-Ikom; Yala

Obanliku:
Bete-Bendi; Evant; Iceve-Maci; Obanliku; Otank; Tiv

Obubra,:
Agoi; Hohumono; Legbo; Lenyima; Leyigha; Lokaa; Mbembe, Cross River; Nkukoli; Yala; Ikwo-Igbo

Obudu :Bete-Bendi; Bukpe; Bumaji; Elege; Tiv; Ubang; Utugwang-Irungene-Afrike

Odukpani:
Efik; Ejagham; Idere; Kiong; Korop; Odut; Usaghade;

Ogoja:
Ekajuk; Igede; Kukele; Mbe; Nkem-Nkum; Nnam; Utugwang-Irungene-Afrike; Uzekwe
Yakurr Lokaah; Agoi, Asiga

Yala:
Izii-Igbo; Mbembe, Cross River; Igede; Tiv; Yace; Yala; Kukelle

Other languages spoken in Cross State are Eki, Ibibio, Ilue, Ito, and Okobo.

It is interesting to say that most of this if not all have their specific attires, which there are meant to display at their various festivals
For the Efik

This is worn by queens of the different region. Mostly during celebrations and official ceremonies.

This also it worn for official ceremonies by the unique dancers choosen for the celebration.

for the Obudu People

This is worn by kings of that region, mostly during celebrations like the Obudu new yam festival and other important celebration at that region.

For the Boki nation this Local Government is blessed with fetal land

This land can be used to grow cassava, plantains, Cocoa, yam, maize, granut, cocumber, etc.
This nation also celebrate it new yam festival.

This dress is call (monikim) it is worn by beautiful ladies who showcase their dancing talent.

Wow, what amazing State in Nigeria, full of so many languages, cultures and ethics. Cross River State is fun to stay.

Have a beautiful day and thanks for reading my post.
@solomon5