Lagos Community Urges Women To Stay Indoors During Oro Festival On May 16

Lagos Community Urges Women To Stay Indoors During Oro Festival On May 16

Ahead of its annual traditional Oro festival scheduled for May 16, 2024, the Ayangburen Palace in Ikorodu community has issued a warning to women, urging them to remain indoors during the festival’s proceedings……READ ALSO BREAKING: Tension In Lagos Community As Police Battle Okada Riders

As reported by Punch, a letter issued by the Ayangburen Palace, signed by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotob, and addressed to the Medical Director of the Ikorodu General Hospital, emphasizes the importance of female residents staying indoors during the festival.

The letter, titled ‘Notification of Magbo (Oro) Festival 2024,’ states:

“This is to notify you of the above festival, which is slated for Thursday, May 16, 2024. According to tradition, all females are advised to remain in their respective homes and avoid moving around the town during the Oro festival. Please note that your organization is affected by falling within the Oro traditional jurisdictions. You are hereby advised to adhere to the traditions of the town.”

The Oro festival, a significant event in Yoruba tradition, is celebrated by male descendants and involves various ritual rites. It typically includes a daytime procession and the presence of high-pitched sounds across the community. It is deeply rooted in cultural beliefs, with the tradition dictating that females should not be present during the festival’s rituals.

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