The Grand Finale for the 2024 edition of the annual Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Nigeria has been scheduled to hold between Thursday 26th and Monday 30th of September, 2024.
The Olojo Festival is a revered cultural event held annually in the ancient Yoruba city to celebrate the day of the first dawn. The festival is also held in commemoration of Ogun(God of Iron) believed to be the first son of Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba race.
It is a significant event that celebrates Yoruba culture, promotes unity, and preserves traditions, as well as contributing to tourism and economic growth of Ile-Ife and Nigeria as a whole.
The Festival features very prominently prayers, chants, purification rituals, divination, and thanksgiving ceremonies, seeking blessings, protection, and guidance from the gods and ancestors.
The Are Crown, a very sacred and higly revered headware is only worn by the Ooni once a year and that is during the Olojo festival. The Are Crown is very significant as it symbolises Ooni's spiritual authority and his role as the custodian of Yoruba culture and traditions.
Olojo Festival 2024 Grand Finale Activities
As contained in a release published on the Festival's official Instagram page @olojofestival, the grand finale presentation for this year's edition of the festival, themed "Evolving Transformational Domestic Tourism With Community Festivals" will hold as follow:
Thursday, 26th September, 2024 - Ayo Olopon Traditional Game. Festival Cultural Talent Hunt (Audition). Olojo Festival Colloquium.
Friday, 27th September, 2024 - Ojo Ilagun, Iwode Ile-Ife (Community Cleansing). Oonirisa's Terrestrial Message to the World.
Saturday, 28th September, 2024 - Festival Grand Finale Official Ceremony. Ojo Okemogun, and the Aare Cultural Procession.
Sunday, 29th September, 2024 - Ojo Ajoyo (Asekagba). (Grand Royal Reception - Invitational). Adire Oodua Cultural Exchange Exhibition. Oonirisa's Ife Award for Community Service, 2024
Monday, 30th September, 2024 - Ojo Ibile (Oonirisa's Ancestral Traditional Propitiation). Cultural Talents Hunt(Final).
Other Important Festival Information For Visitors and Tourists
1. Venue: The festival will take place at Palace of the Ooni of Ife, Enuwa Square, Ile-Ife
2. Accommodation: Visitors are advised to book their accommodations in advance, as the festival attracts a large crowd.
3. Security: Provision of dequate security measures is a norm at Olojo Festival, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
4. Transportation: Visitors can access Ile-Ife by road or air, with the nearest airport being the Ibadan Airport.
5. Dress Code: Traditional Yoruba attire is encouraged, but not mandatory.
The Olojo Festival 2024 promises to be an unforgettable experience, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Ile-Ife and Yoruba race in General. With its rich history, vibrant activities, and warm hospitality, this festival is a must-attend event for anyone interested in Nigerian culture.
Save the dates for September 26th to 30th and get ready to experience the beauty and splendor of the Olojo Festival!
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