There is a masquerade in a country of west Africa called Nigeria.. This is the most prominent masquerade among all the masquerade in this part of the country.. This tribes are called Yoruba. They settled in the western part of the country.
The masquerade are the most powerful and most prominent amongst all the masquerade in Yoruba land.. They are presented by the people of Lagos as a tourist and events. They dress in white garments, they would cover their faces with white clothes and put on white socks and also with a colorful hats on their heads. They always hold longer staffs in their hands as part of their unique uniforms.
According to history it's traditionally performed on Lagos Island. They are called the costume dancers.. In the olden days the Eyo Festival is know to used to escorts the souls of the dead kings and the chiefs. It's known to be the most popular among the African traditions..
The white clad Eyo Masquerade are also known in Yoruba as Agororo Eyo which means the very tall Eyo masquerade. There are lot of masquerades in this Yoruba land also ..
The Egba masquerade (Lawayi)
This masquerade is know to heal the sick and exorcises evils. They are known to be very powerful. There are some like Agbe, Olele iru, Ofe among all..
The masquerade culture is a very powerful culture in this part of the country .. They are commonly celebrated by the local or traditional religions group.
But what is more unique about the Eyo masquerade festival is that it is been celebrated among all the religious groups in this part of the country. Irrespective of your beliefs, you will always appreciate the uniqueness of this Eyo Masquerade and you will be impressed if you eventually witness the festival
Some part of the world are really blessed with beautiful traditions.. And I hope people would appreciate the nature that gives all..
