[b]The 'festival' is called ODUN MOKO. It happens once in a year in ondo town. During the celebration of the festival, women across all age grades are barred from coming out in the morning of its celebration till evening when it would come to an end.

As a child, we were told that if you go out, you won't be able to conceive when the time comes. My grandma even told me that in the olden days, no cooking of food or any other activities by the women.



As a child, I remember that whenever this 'day' comes, i will wear trouser and tell my dad I'm now a boy simply because I hate being restricted. I guess the feminist in me started very Early.

I once asked the 'Lisa' of Ondo the meaning of this festival and he told me that it not meant to punish the womenfolk, but is done in line with the age-long tradition and culture of the people of the community.

It is on this day that we all know the importance of women in the Society because the town is always quiet like a grave yard. It's the sound of little boys playing football on the street that you can hear in the corner of the room.

Lalasticlala, is this another form of oppression of the women folk . Move to front page please [/b]

Though I'm not a fan of tradition, it's best to leave them be and allow them do their thing. After all, it is just for a day. To avoid stories that touch(the heart).

Africans n our traditions

Interesting development, especially as Nigerians now celebrate Halloween. We are a lost and confused people.

alonzoiv:
Though I'm not a fan of tradition, it's best to leave them be and allow them do their thing. After all, it is just for a day. To avoid stories that touch(the heart).

I guess this is what I will read here

matrixme:
Interesting development, especially as Nigerians now celebrate Halloween. We are a lost and confused people.

it's fvcking pesky

kinggogo:
Africans n our traditions

I'm tired

whitebeard:
what u are saying is that when guys go out anytime today they would only see guys..!! That tradition is gangster

lol at gangster [

Lalasticlala

End time

What does it entails to be a feminist in Nigeria?

Its women's lazy day... no cooking, no washing nothing nothing... Enjoy your Telemundo

lol. This is the time that rulers get missing in schools most


Is this another form of oppression of the women folk?

NO!!!

What kind of slavery tradition is this?

Op, please explain, how does that tradition show the value of women in the society?

It is noted. Tradition & culture must be respected.

kinggogo:
Africans n our traditions

Every culture worldwide has traditions.

If you are uncomfortable, relocate to china (oh, sorry they also have traditions)

They belong to the kitchen today

And ladies going to Ondo today nko? Like my babe left Lagos this morning... hope no issue

remembered when i was still a student of A.C.E, during this festival females were not allow out of their compound, but i usually see females outside scanty though, maybe the braves ones

observing for no reason

hnwa

If the Male folks get to run all the errands and I get to just sit and watch. very cool #cooltradition

Ok

Yes Op, am in Ondo city as we speak. No women is seen outside till evening.

maxiuc:
Am not surprised. Afonjas and tradition
With style now human sacrifice go include

The evil done by them is why their roofs remains brown

E gò díè shá

Ondo is known for obnoxious fetish anyday,anytime.
Everyday is their festival day range from OGUN to OYA to OBATALA.
Only God save me the very first time i set my foot on that soil.

This is not sophisticated but pure primitive practice.. ...

Loll..Gone are those days ...

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