Ogun Festival Ogun State




Ogun Festival

Ogun festival is an annual festival performed in Ondo state.Traditionally Ogun festival is celebrated in late August or early September with sacrifices of Snails , Tortoises and Dogs .It is a time when music fills the air and marches fill the street as people gather to pay respect to their ancestors .Participants are richly dressed with white and blue powder on their faces and masquerades are seen on the street dancing.
Other festivals in the state include;
- Osun,

- Igunuko

- Olumo,

- Gelede,

- Oro,

- Orisa Oko,

- Obinrin Ojowu,

- Obalufon festivals,Ogun Festival