Eyo masquerade

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:festival
Yoruba tradition
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Adamu_Orisha_Play
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Nigeria
gptkb:Lagos
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:tourist_attraction
symbol of Lagos culture
gptkbp:date 19th century
gptkbp:Eyo_groups gptkb:Eyo_Adimu
gptkb:Eyo_Agere
gptkb:Eyo_Laba
gptkb:Eyo_Ologede
gptkb:Eyo_Oniko
gptkbp:features dancing
music and drumming
wide-brimmed hats
five main Eyo groups
parade through streets
staff called Opambata
white flowing robes
gptkbp:location gptkb:Lagos_Island
gptkbp:organizedBy gptkb:Eyo_groups_(Iga)
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Lagos_Island
gptkbp:performedAt special occasions
funerals of important Lagosians
installation of a new Oba of Lagos
gptkbp:prohibits bicycles during procession
head covering (except Eyo hat) during procession
motor vehicles during procession
sandal wearing during procession
smoking during procession
women from wearing the costume
gptkbp:symbolizes spirits of the dead
gptkbp:wornBy gptkb:Eyo_masqueraders
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eyo_Festival
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5