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PIC 20. OSUN OSOGBO WORSHIPPERS ON THEIR WAY TO THE GROOVE DURING THE OSUN OSOGBO FESTIVAL IN OSOGBO ON FRIDAY (26-8-11).

4 fun activities to checkout during the Osun-Osogbo Festival

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Oloju-Merindinlogun 

The Atupa Oloju-Merindinlogun, meaning lamp, is a significant feature during the celebration. The lamp is 642 years old and has 16 points. It is  lit on the 6th day of the festival from 7 am to 7 pm with the Ataoja, his wives, Ifa priest, Osun priest, and traditional chiefs walking circles around it hrice while dancing to the admiration of the people and tourists.

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