Hogbeza is a historic festival of the Ewe of Yoto celebrated every third Saturday of the month of August every year as a religious feast, when the first fruits of the farms are offered. (more…)
The festival of initiation in Tamberma land takes place every 4 years. It is a test through flogging the beneficiary in order to prepare him for war and to face adversities in life. (more…)
Ovazu (Festival of Harvest in Akposso and Akebou Land) ” OVAZU” is composed of the Akposso words: ” Ova” (corn) and ” Zu” (festival).
According to history, corn played a significant role in the battles against the enemies of (more…)
This is a traditional harvest festival of the Moba in the Grand Tône region celebrated after a great harvest on the second Saturday of December annually. It is an occasion of thanksgiving to the gods and spirits for good harvest. (more…)
Evala (Initiation festival in Kabyé region). Evala is the Festival of wrestling in Kabye land. This ceremony of ritual initiation is practiced from house to house and individually from the month of January allowing therefore the youngsters of 18 years (more…)
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 (more…)
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. (more…)
Kamaka is the Festival of Harvest of the Tem of Assoli. ‘Kamaka’ means hammock, that serves to carry honourable men, the best farmer of the year, the one who has also helped the poor people with the fruits of his (more…)
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 (more…)
Sinkaring (initiation and harvest ceremony of the kabyés in the Binah region). 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 and “Karuu” which means (more…)
Tislm-Lifoini-Oboudam Festival of harvest and of initiative in Kéran region. Is a celebration of the people of Keran, where they pay homage to the gods and spirits of the ancestors for the better harvest. It is celebrated on 2nd Saturday (more…)
Kilikpo is a harvest festival in Tchamba. It is the feast of abundant crops or harvest and an event of a glorious era. It is marked with the consummation of the new yam It is celebrated in Tchamba every first (more…)