ọdun Igogo
Yoruba
editEtymology
editFrom ọdún (“festival”) + igogo (“bell”), literally “Festival of bells”, as drumming is banned during the festival, with only bells being played.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editọdún Igogo
- 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