Gbagba Festival
Harvest festival of the Ewe of Agou in southern Togo, marking the close of the farming year and the first eating of new yams. Instituted in 1723.
Where it happens
The Gbagba is a traditional harvest celebration that marks the end of the agricultural season. It features traditional music, dance performances, and ceremonies thanking the ancestors for a successful harvest.
About Gbagba Festival
A traditional festival marking the end of the agricultural year.
Origins & significance
Originates from the Bassar people's agricultural practices.
How it's celebrated
Traditional ceremonies, music performances, harvest celebrations
The culture
Traditional harvest dishes and local beverages
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