Ngondo
The Sawa people's water festival on the Wouri River
恩贡多是在喀麦隆杜阿拉的沃里河上举行的萨瓦人水节. 它以仪式,独木舟比赛,以及文化庆典来纪念河流精神,成为喀麦隆最著名的传统节日之一.
关于节日
恩贡多(Ngondo)是萨瓦人(Duala)的一年一度的节日,在喀麦隆最大城市杜阿拉的伍里河上举行. 其中心是水灵仪式,将萨瓦河与塑造其历史和生计的河流相连.
除了仪式之外,恩贡多还在伍里河上举办独木舟比赛、传统摔跤、选美比赛以及音乐和舞蹈——使节日成为神圣的纪念活动和全市的文化庆祝活动。
Where & when it happens
问题与解答
What is Ngondo?+
Ngondo is the Sawa people's water festival, held on the Wouri River in Douala, Cameroon, honoring the river spirits with ceremonies and celebration.
Where is Ngondo held?+
Ngondo takes place on the Wouri River in Douala, Cameroon's largest city.
What happens during Ngondo?+
Ngondo includes water-spirit rites, canoe races on the Wouri River, traditional wrestling, and music and dance.
Who celebrates Ngondo?+
Ngondo is celebrated by the Sawa (Duala) people of Cameroon's coastal region around Douala.