Eyo festival - Wikipedia
Metal Eyo hat worn during Eyo festivals on Lagos Island. The word "Eyo" also refers to the costumed dancers, known as the masquerades that come out during the festival. The origins of this observance are found in the inner workings of the secret societies of Lagos. [5]
Top 5 Most Popular Masquerades in Nigeria - YouTube
2020年12月24日 · The masquerade is native to Lagos state and comes out during the Eyo festival held in Lagos. There are usually more than one masquerade and all of them wield the traditional iconic staff...
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History, Arts, and Culture in Nigeria: Eyo Festival in Lagos
2024年6月26日 · While festivities go on in a carnival-like atmosphere, the Eyo masquerades in their thousands, give a walk past procession that's a sight to behold. Singing, dancing and displaying weird acrobatic moves, the masquerades present an awesome display that's worth taking a trip to Lagos for.
The Eyo masquerades and the significance of the Eyo festival
2023年4月13日 · One of the most eye-catching and enduring celebrations in Lagos is the Eyo Festival, also known as Adamu Orisa. Who is the Eyo masquerade? The term "Eyo" is also used to describe the...
Understanding Eyo Masquerade In Yoruba Culture, Tradition
2023年4月30日 · Eyo masquerade, also known as Adamu Orisa Play, is a prominent cultural and traditional festival in Yoruba culture. It is considered one of the oldest masquerade traditions in Nigeria and is...
The Eyo Masquerade Festival: Exploring the Rich Tradition of Nigeria
2023年11月19日 · The Eyo Masquerade Festival stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Lagos and the Yoruba people. Its exploration of traditional rituals, cultural and economic impact, and ongoing preservation efforts create a narrative that transcends time.
Cultural significance of the five deities leading Eyo masquerade
2019年7月12日 · Lagos most respectable and symbolic festival, Adamu Orisa Play, otherwise known as Eyo masquerade, often staged on the streets of Lagos Island, Eko, has five groups of Orisas (deities) as the...
Eyo Festival in Lagos 2023 (Facts, Date & Images) - FastLagos
2024年10月24日 · Each Eyo (masquerade) comes out of an Iga (palace) of a ruling family in the morning and heads for the Agodo (shrine). An Eyo masquerader dances in the streets as he makes his way to the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos on May 20, 2017.
The Eyo Festival In Nigeria: History, Importance And Dates
2024年1月29日 · Drummers and people playing other instruments accompany the Eyo masqueraders as they move around the streets of Lagos during the Eyo festival. The Eyo festival involves merrymaking, feasting, and dancing which is enjoyed by the people of Lagos state.
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