The Oronna Festival is an ancient festival celebrated by the Ilaro Kingdom.[1] Ilaro is a town in Ogun State, and the headquarter of YEWA southwest local government also known as the YEWALAND.[2] The Ilaro people celebrate the Oronna festival annually to preserve, uphold, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Ilaro Kingdom. Oronna who was known by the Ilaro people to be a hero, a brave warrior who was said to have brought several victories to the land during war, mostly against the Dahomeans Army who constantly threatens the peace of the Land.[3] He was a man who distinguishes, and committed himself to the safety, well-being of the land as he stood in war to defend the land against intruders.[4][5]

Festivity

The annual Oronna festival which always happen by November is one that last for just one week. Within this one week are lots events that features all of Ilaro cultural and social life such as:[6][7] Street Carnival, Tourism activities, cultural beauty pageant, 50 kilometer race, Medical check-up programs.

References

  1. ↑ "25th Oronna Ilaro Festival begins Nov 10". Vanguard News. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  2. ↑ "Ilaro | Nigeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  3. ↑ "25th Oronna Ilaro Festival begins Nov 10". Vanguard News. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  4. ↑ "Oronna Festival". Ogun State Government Official Website. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  5. ↑ "25th Oronna Ilaro Festival begins Nov 10". Vanguard News. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  6. ↑ "Oronna festival: Splendour, as Ilaro indigenes celebrate". Vanguard News. 2015-11-26. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  7. ↑ "Ilaro prepares for huge Oronna festival - Premium Times Nigeria". 2012-10-04. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
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