Ayet Atyap annual cultural festival

Ayet Atyap Annual Cultural Festival (Tyap: Song A̠yet or Swong A̠yet) is an age-long chain of festive activities and ceremonies observed by the Atyap people of Southern Kaduna, Middle Belt Nigeria. It was traditionally carried out to usher in the farming season for the year between mid-March and mid-April and was organized by male members, the Aku clan who have already been initiated into the Abwoi cult.[1][2][3] Of recent, the event has been shifted to December[4] and celebrated in the Agwatyap's palace square in Atak Njei, Zangon Kataf LGA, southern Kaduna State. It is usually well attended by important guests from within and outside the state, including political and traditional leaders.[5][6]

Ayet Atyap Festival
Song A̠yet
StatusActive
GenreFestivals
FrequencyAnnually
VenueAgwatyap's Palace Square
Location(s)Atak Njei, Zangon Kataf, Kaduna State
Coordinates9°48′N 8°24′E
CountryNigeria
Years activec.Unknown - Present
FounderA̠ku clan
Previous eventDecember 28, 2019
Next eventDecember 26?, 2020
Activity• Cultural displays (dances, songs)
• Display of cultural artefacts
• March pasts
• Hunting charade
• Bible recitation in Tyap
Patron(s)Agwatyap
Organised byAtyap Community Development Association (ACDA)
PeopleAtyap people

See also

References

  1. Atuk, Lucas (1 March 2008). "Atyap Culture". Atyap in Diaspora Magazine. 1 (1).
  2. Achi, B.; Bitiyonɡ, Y. A.; Bunɡwon, A. D.; Baba, M. Y.; Jim, L. K. N.; Kazah-Toure, M.; Philips, J. E. (2019). A Short History of the Atyap. Tamaza Publishinɡ Co. Ltd., Zaria. p. 80. ISBN 978-978-54678-5-7.
  3. "The Culture and Religion". Atyap Community Online. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
  4. "Atyap Cultural Festival Kaduna State". Nigeria Galleria. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  5. "Nigeria: Agric School Gets Autonomy in Kaduna". All Africa. Daily Champion (Lagos). March 15, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  6. Musa, Ibraheem (March 7, 2010). "Peace Has Returned To Zangon Kataf -Community Leader". Daily Trust. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
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