Two men engage in a mock contest to demonstrate traditional wrestling during Afikpo New Yam Festival in Maryland, USA on August 2, 2014.

In late July or early August each year, Afikpo people in the United States are joined by those from Nigeria and other countries to celebrate the annual New Yam Festival and raise funds for the annual Medical Mission to provide free medical supplies and services to indigent patients in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

The Festival and Medical Mission is organized by Afikpo Organization Inc, with the support of donors and volunteers.