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Regional in Togo
Evala Festival in Togo
Traditional initiation ritual and wrestling festival
Quick Facts
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 7 days in Togo
7 Days
Holiday Type
Classification in Togo
Regional
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
🎪 Festival
About Evala Festival
Traditional initiation ritual and wrestling festival
The Evala festival is a major cultural event among the Kabye people of northern Togo. It combines traditional wrestling matches with initiation rites for young men. The festival includes wrestling tournaments, traditional music, dance performances, and ceremonies marking the passage into manhood.
Practical Information in Togo
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Calendar Systems
gregorian
Types of Celebration
cultural
Traditional cultural celebrations
traditional
Traditional traditional celebrations
sports
Traditional sports celebrations
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Historical Timeline
2026
Last observed in Togo
🇹🇬Final celebration recorded in Togo
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Togo
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Togo
Last observed: 2026
Regional Holiday
Date: July 15, 2024