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Title
Obatala Centre for Creative Arts © 2004
Description
The Obatala Centre for Creative Arts is situated in IRAGBIJI, a Yoruba town of 250,000 people in the south-western part of Nigeria. It is a neighboring town to OSOGBO, the capital city of Osun State. Her unique geographical position gives this ancient town a conducive environment for all artistic and cultural endeavours. Surrounded by hills and mountains, the town is widely known for two of her annual traditional religious festivals:
- EGUNGUN FESTIVAL; An eventful 7-day festival of traditional music and dance of masquerades representing the spirits of the dead. It is the period of interaction between the living and the dead. Many colourful masqueraders parade the streets and offer prayers for the living. It is celebrated in early May.
- ORI OKE FESTIVAL: This festival which is celebrated in July is closely associated with the cult of Osun, the goddess of fertility. New yams are harvested during this period. (See 'Iragbiji' for details)
Languages
English
Address
- C/O Dept Of Black Studies, Amherst College
- Amherst MA 01002 US
Additional Information
External Links
- Alexa: OyeLami.com
