Egungun Festival as a Tourist Attraction to Foreigners and Its Impact on the Oke Ayedun People

Folorunso Paul Olorunsola (Faculty of Arts, Department of Philosophy, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State)
Olayinka Olabimpe Ojo (Art Education, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State)
Adedolapo Adenike Adewuyi (Faculty of Arts, Department of Philosophy, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State)

Lakhomi Journal
Vol 4 No 2 (2023): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, June

This paper delves into the captivating world of the Egungun festival as celebrated in the vibrant town of Oke Ayedun, Ekiti. The Egungun festival holds immense cultural significance, intertwining the realms of the living and the departed through intricate rituals, vibrant performances, and ancestral homage. The article provides an overview of the proposed research, highlighting the festival’s historical context, its role in community identity, the symbolism of masquerades, and the transformative experiences it offers to participants and observers.