ọdun Igogo

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Yoruba

Ọlọ́wọ̀ ti ìlú Ọ̀wọ̀, olóyè Ìghàrẹ Ọjọmọ, àti ìkan lára àwọn ẹmẹ̀sẹ̀ lọ́dún Igogo

Etymology

From ọdún (festival) +‎ igogo (bell), literally Festival of bells, as drumming is banned during the festival, with only bells being played.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

ọdún Igogo

  1. a traditional festival in the town of Ọ̀wọ̀ held in September. It celebrates the deified queen Ọ̀rọnṣẹ̀n and signifies a renewal of the devotion of the Ọlọ́wọ̀ to the people of Ọ̀wọ̀. During the festival, the king and all male chiefs dress in feminine clothings to honor Ọ̀rọnṣẹ̀n