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{{short description|Nigerian Cultural Festival}}
The '''Asa ]''' also known as the '''Agere ]''' in ], ], ] is a vibrant ] event that celebrates the heritage of the ] people and promotes ], unity, and ] practices. Showcasing the rich heritage, unity, and artistry of the ]. It is organized by the ] with the support of traditional leaders, local authorities, and the Lagos State government.
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⚫ ==Historical Background==
name=Asa Festival
⚫ The Asa/Agere ] has its origins in the rich ] heritage of the ], specifically within the ] of ]. The ] is centered on the Asa masquerade, a unique ] practice involving performers walking on tall stilts while showcasing dances and acrobatics. This ] was ] used for communal ], spiritual observances and as a ] of the community's identity.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-11-06 |title=Ikorodu indigenes witness a rebirth of Asa cultural festival - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/ikorodu-indigenes-witness-a-rebirth-of-asa-cultural-festival/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=https://dailytrust.com/ |language=en-US}}</ref>
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The Asa/Agere ] in ], ], is a vibrant ] event celebrating the ] stilt-walking performance unique to the region. Known locally as Agere, this ] is an integral part of Ikorodu's ] heritage, promoting ] and preserving ] practices. The festival had faded from prominence but was revived in recent years to reestablish its significance.

== Rebirth of the Asa festival==
The rebirth of the Asa Festival is spearheaded by the Ikorodu Division Rebirth Foundation(IREP) and supported by community leaders, including the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi. The festival features various cultural displays, including the launch of "Asa Arokolo," a book detailing its historical significance. Asa is seen as more than entertainment. It serves as a bridge connecting the past and present, fostering unity among Ikorodu's six divisions and attracting participants from within and outside ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2019-08-07 |title=Asa Festival to unite, expand culture, tourism in Ikorodu |url=https://guardian.ng/art/asa-festival-to-unite-expand-culture-tourism-in-ikorodu/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Grace |first=Ihesiulo |date=2017-11-05 |title=Ikorodu indigenes revive ‘Asa’ cultural festival |url=https://dailytimesng.com/ikorodu-indigenes-revive-asa-cultural-festival/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=DAILY TIMES Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tourism: Ikorodu indigenes revive ‘Asa’ festival |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2017/11/04/tourism-ikorodu-indigenes-revive-asa-festival/?amp=1 |access-date=2024-12-16 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=seguntuase |date=2021-12-19 |title=Ikorodu Celebrates Asa Arokolo Festival With Fanfare |url=https://www.thenewsturf.com/ikorodu-celebrates-asa-arokolo-festival-with-fanfare/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=TheNewsTurf |language=en-US}}</ref>

⚫ ==Historical background==
The Asa/Agere ] has its origins in the rich ] heritage of the ], specifically within the ] of ].
⚫ The ] is centered on the Asa masquerade, a unique ] practice involving performers walking on tall stilts while showcasing dances and acrobatics. This ] was ] used for communal ], spiritual observances and as a ] of the community's identity.
The annual festival, which berthed in 2017 and was recognized by the Lagos State Government same year as one of its yearly cultural festivals, is being organized by the IREP – Ikorodu Division Rebirth Foundation led by the Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly and representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade who is the group's Convener and lnitiator of cultural and tourism development.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newspaper |first=Impact |date=2021-12-15 |title=Another Asa Arokolo Festival Holds Tomorrow - |url=https://www.theimpactnewspaper.com/2021/12/15/another-asa-arokolo-festival-holds-tomorrow/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |language=en-US}}</ref>


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Nigerian Cultural Festival
Asa Festival
Language(s)Yoruba
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Region of originWestern Region, Nigeria
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The Asa/Agere Festival in Ikorodu, Lagos State, is a vibrant cultural event celebrating the traditional stilt-walking performance unique to the region. Known locally as Agere, this festival is an integral part of Ikorodu's cultural heritage, promoting tourism and preserving traditional practices. The festival had faded from prominence but was revived in recent years to reestablish its significance.

Rebirth of the Asa festival

The rebirth of the Asa Festival is spearheaded by the Ikorodu Division Rebirth Foundation(IREP) and supported by community leaders, including the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi. The festival features various cultural displays, including the launch of "Asa Arokolo," a book detailing its historical significance. Asa is seen as more than entertainment. It serves as a bridge connecting the past and present, fostering unity among Ikorodu's six divisions and attracting participants from within and outside Nigeria.

Historical background

The Asa/Agere Festival has its origins in the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people, specifically within the traditions of Ikorodu. The festival is centered on the Asa masquerade, a unique cultural practice involving performers walking on tall stilts while showcasing dances and acrobatics. This tradition was historically used for communal entertainment, spiritual observances and as a symbol of the community's identity. The annual festival, which berthed in 2017 and was recognized by the Lagos State Government same year as one of its yearly cultural festivals, is being organized by the IREP – Ikorodu Division Rebirth Foundation led by the Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly and representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade who is the group's Convener and lnitiator of cultural and tourism development.

References

  1. Nigeria, Guardian (2019-08-07). "Asa Festival to unite, expand culture, tourism in Ikorodu". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  2. Grace, Ihesiulo (2017-11-05). "Ikorodu indigenes revive 'Asa' cultural festival". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  3. "Tourism: Ikorodu indigenes revive 'Asa' festival". Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  4. seguntuase (2021-12-19). "Ikorodu Celebrates Asa Arokolo Festival With Fanfare". TheNewsTurf. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  5. Newspaper, Impact (2021-12-15). "Another Asa Arokolo Festival Holds Tomorrow -". Retrieved 2024-12-16.
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