Eyo masquerade procession

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:festival
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Adamu_Orisha_Play
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Yoruba_culture
gptkbp:country gptkb:Nigeria
gptkbp:features gptkb:Eyo_masquerades
wide-brimmed hats
procession through Lagos Island
white flowing robes
gptkbp:firstHeld 1854
gptkbp:frequency irregular
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eyo masquerade procession
gptkbp:location gptkb:Lagos
gptkbp:mainEvent procession from the palace to the waterfront
gptkbp:notableFor colorful costumes
traditional music and dance
gptkbp:organizedBy gptkb:Eyo_groups_(Iga)
gptkbp:prohibits motor vehicles
smoking
wearing of shoes
gptkbp:purpose honor deceased Lagos chiefs
celebrate special occasions
gptkbp:symbolizes spiritual cleansing
transition of souls
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eyo_Festival
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5