Festival

Togo's society is made up of 37 different ethnic tribal groups, and this rich diversity of African traditions is reflected in the wide range of festivals that are held all year long in various regions of the nation. Gbagba is one of the most important holidays in Togo, for instance, as it honors traditional African agricultural traditions. The annual Voodoo festival is a reflection of the fact that Voodoo is practiced there as well.

Voodoo is the most famous festival in Togo and among the Togolese culture, customs, and etiquette. This Togo celebration honors the beginning of the new year and indigenous traditions; it takes place in the village of Glidji each September. The sacred stone, whose color indicates the fortunes of the upcoming year, is the festival's focal point. White denotes a lucky year, whereas red denotes a year of conflict, black denotes hunger and flooding, and blue denotes bumper harvests. A lot of families use the festival, which takes place every year 30 miles from Lome, as an opportunity to get together.