Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Events (hierarchy name)
4. events (activities)
5. cultural events

Narrower term/s

• Efe (masquerades)
• Gelede
• Epa
• makishi
• children's masquerades
• kanaga
• Ododua
• nyau
• Ijele
• Mgbedike

Anotations

Scope note:

Gatherings of people wearing masks, disguises, or costumes, often of an elaborate or fantastic nature; activities often include dancing. In Western cultures they tend to be simply recreational, while in others, notably African, they are important ceremonies.