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Festivals Togo Adossa-Gadao
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Adossa-Gadao

Harvest thanksgiving and knife-dance festival of the Tem (Kotokoli) people of Sokode, in central Togo, combining the Gadao harvest rites with the Adossa dance.

When Around January
Duration 4 days
Where Togo

When it happensThe month is settled. Organisers set the exact days each year.

Where it happens

The Gadao festival celebrates the heritage of the Ewe people, featuring traditional music, particularly the famous Gadao drum rhythms. The festival includes cultural displays, traditional ceremonies, and community gatherings.

How it's celebrated

Drumming performances, traditional dances, cultural exhibitions

The culture

Attire
Traditional Ewe ceremonial dress

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Adossa-Gadao — Festival Page on Lughayangu
Last updated 19 Jul 2026.
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