Nineteen virgins were ushered into womanhood on Saturday, November 1, atthe yearly ancient Iria festival,in Okrika, Rivers State.
The newly initiated virgins ,were given certificates by the community elders which grants them freedom to bring home their suitors for marriage.
The ceremony is aimed at welcoming young virgins who just clocked 18 years old and above into womanhood.
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