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Gadao-Adossa in Sokodé

Gadao-Adossa ( festival of cutlasses) - The expression Gadao-Adossa is a common saying to identify two major festivals of the Tem, that is Gadao and Adossa for the Didaoure community, who are Muslims in majority. The Gadao is celebrated in

Habye in Kara

Habye is a religious festival of the  Kabyé from the Kozah region. It is a dance of magic powers demonstration. It is held every five years in the month of November.

Kamaka in Kara

Habye is a religious festival of the  Kabyé from the Kozah region. It is a dance of magic powers demonstration. The ceremonies are held the 2nd Saturday of December every year in Baffilo.

Sintou-Djandjaagou in Niamtougou

It is the harvest festival of  Nawdéba and Lamba from Doufelgou region climaxed with dance and games. This dance is performed to thank Gods for providing better harvest. It is held in Niamtougou on the 1st Saturday of the month

Sinkaring in Kara

Sinkaring is an initiation and harvest ceremony of the kabyés in the Binah region. The word Sinkaring which has its origins from Lama-Tessi is a combination of the words "Sankuu" which wants to say to wash the hands, to purify…

Tislm-Lifoini-Oboudam in Kéran

Tislm-Lifoini-Oboudam Festival of harvest and of initiation in Kéran region. Is a celebration of the people of Keran, where they pay homage to the gods and spirits of the ancestors for a better harvest. It is celebrated on 2nd Saturday…