Want to discover the true cross? Then The Ethiopian Meskel is a go to

Want to discover the true cross? Then The Ethiopian Meskel is a go to

Ethiopian Meskel The discovery of the True Cross by the Roman Empress Helena in the fourth century is remembered on Meskel, a Christian holiday celebrated by the Ethiopian Orthodox and Eritrean Orthodox churches. The Ethiopian calendar places Meskel on the seventeenth Meskerem. Cross is known in Ge’ez as “meskel.” One of the most significant celebrations…

See a tribe that is so bothered about beauty that the ugly guys can allow their women mate with more handsome men in other to produce beautiful children

The Cure Salee festival, an annual gathering of the nomadic Wodaabe tribe, marks the end of the rainy season close to the town of Ingall. The Gerewol, a male beauty pageant where young men from the tribe don elaborate costumes and makeup and perform traditional dances, is the festival’s most well-known feature. During this traditional…

There’s the perisians, there’s colours and horses and there’s the Durbar festival, Nigeria

Annual celebrations of the Durbar festival are held in a number of northern Nigerian cities, including Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Zazzau, Bauchi, Bida, and Ilorin. The celebration signifies the conclusion of Ramadan and falls on the same weekend as the Muslim holidays of Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitri. The term “Durbar,” which has Persian roots, was…

All you need to know about the Fetu Afahye celebration and the 77 gods of the Oguaa people Ghana

The chiefs and inhabitants of Cape Coast, in Ghana’s Central region, celebrate the Fetu Afahye celebration. Ghana is the cultural home of many indigenous people who cherish and support their way of life. One of the exciting events is the Oguaa Fetu Afahye festival. Every first Saturday in September, this festival is held. The Fetu…

The masquerade festival that takes place in the biggest city of Nigeria, lagos

The culture and traditions of the city of Lagos are expressed and displayed throughout this vibrant event. Locals from Lagos as well as tourists from other parts of Nigeria and beyond look forward to it and attend. The Adamu Orisha Play, often called the Eyo Festival. A beautiful variety of regalia and costumes, as well…

What does Tens of thousands of Swazi women and girls from different chiefdoms in Eswatini flock to the Ludzidzini Royal Village for?

Swazi people hold an annual rite known as Umhlanga, or Reed Dance. Tens of thousands of Swazi women and girls from different chiefdoms in Eswatini flock to the Ludzidzini Royal Village to take part in the eight-day festival. This is the most well-known cultural occasion in Eswatini (Swaziland), and it feels more welcoming than the…

Does anything really happen in Guinea-Bissau? Learn about the Guinea Bissau Carnival

A special itinerary that travels “north to south” through three nations will allow you to witness the continual transformation of climatic habitats, social surroundings, and the Carnival of Bissau, the nation’s largest festival. The Carnival is a true “fiesta popular” mixing jovial African spirit with Portuguese and Brazilian influences because of its amazing fusion of…

Want to know about Zambia? The Kuomboka festival exposes Zambia’s culture and wildlife

The Lozi term “Kuomboka,” from which it derives its name, literally means “to get out of water” and “leave the barotse flood plains.” The Queen’s regal barge is decked with a pelican bird, while the King’s barge is painted black and white like Zambia’s coat of arms and pulls a massive elephant facsimile. Royal paddlers…

The mysterious Ngondo Festival and what goes on in Douala

The Sawa (coastal peoples) of Douala, Cameroon, celebrate the Ngondo, a celebration centered on water, every year. The jengu ceremony is the festival’s centerpiece. At the ceremony, which takes place on a beach in Wouri Bay, a devotee swims out to the miengu’s underwater kingdom (plural for jengu). The miengu, who are said to resemble…

Ever wondered what happens in the third largest lake in Africa?

Malawi, a little nation in Southeast Africa, has a thriving populace and a rising interest in music and the arts. An annual three-day international festival called Lake of Stars is held on the banks of Lake Malawi, the third-largest lake in Africa. Over 4,000 people attended the inaugural event in 2004, which featured musical performances…