Entity: ORO-FESTIVAL
ORO-FESTIVAL is an ancient, secretive Yoruba ritual observed annually in communities across southwestern Nigeria, primarily by initiated men honoring the male deity Orò through nocturnal masquerade processions, sacrifices, and invocations.
ORO-FESTIVAL
Etymology
The term 'ORO' is of Yoruba origin.
Definition
ORO-FESTIVAL is a traditional event celebrated by various towns and settlements of Yoruba origin, specifically for male descendants who are paternal natives to the specific locations where the festival takes place.
Historical Context
The ORO-FESTIVAL is an ancient ritual observed annually in communities across southwestern Nigeria. It is primarily focused on honoring the male deity Orò through nocturnal masquerade processions, sacrifices, and invocations.
Cultural Significance
The festival holds significant cultural importance among the Yoruba people, serving as a means of preserving traditional customs and honoring ancestral beliefs.
Related Concepts
The ORO-FESTIVAL is associated with other Yoruba cultural practices and beliefs, such as household gods and patriarchal lineage traditions.
See Also
A traditional event celebrated by various towns and settlements of Yoruba origin, specifically for male descendants who are paternal natives to the specific locations where the festival takes place.