2024-09-16 13:26:22
The Gaani protests, the 2024 edition, ended on Sunday 15 September in Nikki. A number of cultural activities were featured in the North East Benin flag festival. This is immersion in sacred rites and imperial feasts who dazzled during the celebration that began on September 13.
In the early hours of the celebration, sacred drums and trumpets were installed at the entrance to the imperial palace. Both instruments remained there for many hours. The ensemble provided pleasant sounds to the ears of the delighted crowd.
Other festivals after that. Tourists saw an unusual cavalcade during the ceremonial journey of the emperor, His Highness Séro Torou Touko Sari, to the imperial court. This is the solemn moment. With the Prime Minister before him and dozens of riders behind him, the monarch offered prayers at eight different stations.
Across the city, several demonstrations were held. Traditional Fulani wrestling and flogging attracted many spectators to the Bio Passo Stadium. A visual treat for curious natives and foreigners alike.
“Baptism” of princes
After this celebration of Her Majesty Séro Torou Touko Sari which ended on Sunday 15 September, the Queen Mother (Gnon Kogui) will. princes and princesses were baptized à la Kayessi. This ceremony consists of shaving their heads and assigning them names according to their dynasty.
According to the program of events, Gnon Kogui, “holder of the holy razor”he is also expected to celebrate his own Gaani a week after the emperor’s day.
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