Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove - UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Osun Oshogbo festival has a two week programme of events starting with the traditional cleansing of the town called “Iwopopo” followed by the lighting of 500 years old sixteen points lamp three days later, called “Olojomerindinlogun.” This is followed by “Ibroriade,” which is the assemblage of the crowns of the past ruler (Ataojas) for blessings and its being led by the Ataoja who.
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove, on the outskirts of the city of Osogbo, is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria. Regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility Osun, one of the pantheon of Yoruba gods, the landscape of the grove and its meandering river is dotted with sanctuaries and shrines, sculptures and art works in.
Argungu Fishing Festival. The Argungu Fishing Festival is an annual four day festival in north-western Nigerian state of Kebbi. The 2008 Argungu Fishing Festival was planned for March 12-15. The festival usually took place in Argungu, the capital city of Argungu Emirate Council. The geo-physical nature and characteristics of the festival site.
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This work is on the Osun Osogbo festival and it will limit itselt to bringing out the aesthetics, functions and importance of the Osun Osogbo festival in terms of its performances. These work begins with the history of the Osun Osogbo festival with the way the festival is being performed from the day one to the twelveth day which is the end of the festival, and the findings about the festival.
The festival celebrated in the month of August is a two-week programme which celebrates the Osun deity believed to dish out blessings to its worshippers at every festival. The Osun has a sacred grove which has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a world heritage site. The festival commences with the cleansing of Osogbo town.
Osun-Osogbo Festival. The Osun-Osogbo grove plays a sacred role in the Yoruba tribe. This forest is located near the Osun River. It is believed that the goddess of fertility lives here, in whose honor the river is named. There are many sculptures and sanctuaries at the location. Thousands of people from within and outside Nigeria visit this.
View Essay - Osun-Osogbo from REL 100 at Mesa Community College. Mackenzie Willingham REL 100: World Religions Fall 2015 Pilgrimage Reflection: Osogbo When one thinks about the practice of.
NAN. The Ataoja of Osogbo land, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, has called for more sponsors to sustain the dwindling fortunes of the Osun-Osogbo festival.
After many over speculations about the ethnic groups in Nigeria, many people are yet to believe that the country has over 300 ethnic group. But the fact is that, there are some cultural and traditional festivals that can attract tourist from all over the globe, but the problem is still lack of awareness and sensitization. I am very much aware of the following festivals in Nigeria. 1. Osun.
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Olumirin water fall, according to Engr. Daniyan, is the most visited tourist site in Nigeria today. As at November of 2014, from January to November the tourist site grossed 50,000 visitors.
Possible solutions to child abuse A memorable day 1 The day that I witnessed the Celebration of Osun Osogbo shrine festival was a memorable day to me. I was living in the hostel of a school that was owned by a chief in Osogbo and the school was close to the place where the shrine rituals were performed, and the festival celebrated.
