The beauty of the ongoing Osun Osogbo festival in Osun State has been brought to the fore with the arrival of the Arugba.
According to the African Traditional system, the Arugba is a maiden without blemish, who carries a calabash on her head containing sacrifice that are supposedly used to pacify the goddess.
The maiden leads the procession of people through the city and then to the river.
She is seen and regarded as the representative of the goddess, thus, prayers and supplications are offered at the sight of her.
The arrival of the Arugba sent worshippers into a huge sense of excitement as they offered their prayers to the Osun goddess.
The Osun Osogbo festival started on
Friday August 11, 2023, the brand is set to enhance the festival experience for participants, highlighting its dedication to celebrating Yoruba traditions and enriching the cultural fabric of Yorubaland.
Rooted in the rich history of the Yoruba people, the festival pays homage to Osun, the goddess of fertility and water, and is marked by colourful processions, traditional rituals, artistic performances, and a deep sense of unity.
