Hierarchy classification:

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

Anotations

Scope note:

Masquerades held by the secret society named Gelede of the Yoruba people of West Africa, incorporating performances of songs honoring the older women of the community, and satiric commentary on community figures, events, and moral behavior; they are held all night on the opening night of the society's annual festival.