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Festivals in Togo reflect the religious belief of the Togolese. Festivals in Togo mainly include the celebrations of the beginning and end of harvest season in the country.

Christianity and Islam are the 2 popular religions in Togo. Despite its presence the people of the country still have immense belief in traditionalism and superstition most of which is related to ancestral customs and beliefs.

The people of Togo believe in any God and in the existence of the Supreme Being. They worship a thousand of intermediate divinities that link human beings to God. Those intermediate divinities can have their followers and their covens. It is compulsory for every house, to have a family altar meant for the worship of deities. Regular libations are poured or made for the protection of the members of that family.

The fetish priest and the diviners still play an important role in the lives of the people. They even double up as semi medical doctors or semi magicians. It is widely believed that the powers have been bestowed upon them by the Gods. With their supernatural powers they can protect people against other evil spirits. Their spell can not only stave off diseases but even enhance the powers of the owners. The traditional medicines, made of herbs or purely mystical are given the respect due to modern medicine.

The traditional festivals

The Togolese calendar year is marked by numerous festivals. The festivals are celebrated with great devotion both in letter and spirit. The various festivals celebrated include:

July:

Evala, Festival of initiation in Kabye land.

August:

Akpema or the festival of initiation for young ladies in Kabye land
Dzawuwu-Zaor the festival of Harvest for the Ewe of Kloto
Hogbeza or the historic festival of the Ewe of Yoto
Sintou-Djandjaagou or the festival of Harvest for the Nawdéba and Lamba of Doufelgou
Ayiza or the festival of harvest in Zio
Odon Tsu or the festival of harvest in Ogou
Kilikpo or the f Festival of Harvest in Tchamba

September:

Agbogbo-Za or the festival of the Ewé
D'pontr or the festival of Harvest in Bassar and Konkomba land
Adzinuku-za, Festival of Harvest in Vogan
Epe-Ekpe historic festival of the Guins

December:

Habye is the religious festival of the Kabyé of Kozah.
Ovazu is the festival of Harvest in Akposso and Akebou Land.
Tingban-Pab is the festival of Harvest for the Moba of Greater-Tone

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