Experience the Vibrant Traditions of Madrid’s August Fiestas!
It's summer and August in Madrid, and it is also the time the city celebrates its revered traditional fiestas. They are San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and La Paloma, and they take place between August 2nd to 15th. The festivals are ongoing this week. The natives of Madrid, also referred to as Madrileños, dress up in
It’s Festival Time Again
It's that time of the year again where we get to immerse ourselves in the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people. The celebration of the Olojo Festival has started and Ile-Ife, said to be the cradle of human existence is filled with celebration. The Olojo festival is very significant to the Yoruba race as the Ooni
January 10: Annual Voodoo Festival
Africans are known for their festivals which are mostly linked to their native religion and culture. Over the years these festivals have become a source of tourist attractions to non-natives of the areas who are curious to know more about the culture and religion of the people. History of the Voodoo Religion History has it that
Celebrating Olojo Day with Ade-Aare
CELEBRATING OLOJO DAY The whole town is agog with celebrations that morning, many merchants were on the streets announcing their presence in the town in support of the Olojo festival. Getting closer to the palace, roads are condone off with police cars and different security outfits controlling the traffic. Erected in the square
Olojo Day: In The Beginning
IFE is referred to as the cradle of human existence according to History, science, Biblical, empirical and Quranic discoveries on the different stories about creation. The ancient town of Ile-Ife is said to be the Source of Mankind and the only place where the OLOJO Festival (Day of Creation) is celebrated. OLOJO day is
Culture, Fashion and Tradition at Ojude Oba 2017
The day started with light showers of rain that went on to become a heavy shower in the morning of Sunday, September 3rd. This however did not deterred the sons and daughters of Ijebu Ode to be gaily dressed and head out for this year's Ojude Oba festival. Ojude Oba is a festival which takes
Experiencing the Durbar Festival
As a traveler one of my main goal this year is to document the Durbar festival in the northern part of the country.I set out to ask my friend, Mohammed who lives in Bauchi State when the Durbar festival will be. We agreed on dates that I will come down to Bauchi. DEFINING THE DURBAR