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The Gaani Festival is an annual festival held in every part of the Greater Borgu which includes those in Benin Republic and Borgu Areas of Nigeria. This festival is as old as the Borgu Empire itself.^[1]

The date of the festival is based on the lunar cycle of the Islamic calendar. It typically falls on 12th of Rabiu Awwal.

Exhibition of horse riding is prominent in all Gaani Festival as this is relatable to the ancient horse riding of the intercine period in the West African Subregion. The celebration varies from one community to another community of Borgu. Even though each community has its own way of celebration, there are four major events that are common in all these communities. These include: Borgu identity, horse and horsemanship, initiation of princes and princesses into the royal class, new initiation names.

Etymology

The word "Gaani" is a mispronunciation of the word Gaari . "Gaari" translates to Saddle in all the major languages of Borgu: the languages which are Bokobaru, Bissa, Tchenga, Boo. As this festival is attributed to horsemanship, the correct pronunciation is Gaari Festival .

History

Gaani Festival takes place on the 12th of Rabiu Awwal

Bokobaru Gaani Festival

History

2023

The Gaani festival took place at the Emir's palace in Kaiama with lots of activities.

Gallery

References

^ "Kwara's Gaani Festival, A Memorable, Colourful Annual Event". Leadership News. 2022-10-29. Retrieved 2023-10-14.

[Leadership_News_2022_g699-1] "Kwara's Gaani Festival, A Memorable, Colourful Annual Event". Leadership News. 2022-10-29. Retrieved 2023-10-14.

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