Celebrate with Ijele
The Ijele masquerade is the king of all masquerades and is one of the largest mask contraptions in the world. At 4 metres tall, it usually performs alone hence, extensive preparations are done to ensure that the festival is celebrated without any hitches.
The intensity of the preparation sees 100 men work on costumes for six months. It is divided into two parts – with the upper and lower sections separated by a python. It is amazing to watch and a must see for tourists.