Media · News and Updates
News and updates
Announcements from the committee, cultural writing, performer news, sponsor features and recaps of the festival.
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Iriji returns to Manchester in
2026Planning for the next festival is under way. The date and venue will
be published here as soon as they are confirmed.Read
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Why the yam is blessed before it is
eatenA short explanation of the Iriji ceremony for younger readers and
for guests joining us for the first time.Read more
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Advertising space is openBusinesses and community groups can reserve a page in the 2026 brochure.Read more%20(1).webp){kind=tracking}
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Applications open for cultural
troupesDance groups, drummers and musicians can apply for a place on the
programme.Read more