# Traditional festivals in Togo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/traditional-festivals-in-togo
> Updated: 2026-09-20T19:15:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In Togo, various traditional festivals were held to celebrate regional heritage and promote social cohesion. 

In Grand Lomé, the 8th edition of the Dunenyo Zã festival brought together the Aflao, Bè, and Agoè-Nyivé communities to celebrate Ewe culture, focusing on the role of women and youth in sustainable development. Additionally, the 53rd edition of the Odon-Itsu festival took place in Atakpamé, where the Ifè people celebrated the yam to emphasize solidarity and food sovereignty.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Nigeria traditional festivals highlight Yoruba heritage and national unity

Traditional festivals in Nigeria, including the Igogo Festival in Owo and the Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, are highlighting Yoruba heritage and calls for national unity.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-traditional-festivals-highlight-yoruba-heritage-and-national-unity

### 2026-08-22: Togo celebrates regional heritage through Dunenyo Zã and Odon-Itsu festivals

Togo recently hosted major cultural celebrations, including the Dunenyo Zã festival in Lomé and the 53rd Odon-Itsu yam festival in Grand Ogou, to promote heritage and social unity.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/togo-celebrates-regional-heritage-through-dunenyo-z-and-odon-itsu-festivals

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