Gerewol Festival
Traditional Wodaabe cultural festival
When it happensTimed by the season, the harvest or the moon, so it drifts by weeks from year to year.
Where it happens
Famous cultural festival of the Wodaabe people featuring traditional courtship rituals, music, and dance
About Gerewol Festival
A week-long beauty pageant and courtship ritual among the Wodaabe Fula people.
Origins & significance
Originates from the Wodaabe tradition of 'Yaake' dancing rituals.
How it's celebrated
Men dress in elaborate ornamentation and perform traditional songs and dances.
The culture
Traditional Wodaabe ceremonial dress and face paint
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