An important feature of the Ekiti State is the large number of hills it possesses, which are the site of towns in which much population resides.
The state is highly rich in culture. They have their own unique traditional ways of dressing and dancing. The Ekiti people are mostly Christian and Muslim while some still practice their traditional religion. The ruler of the town are called Obas like other Yoruba Towns. Traditionally, the Obas in Ekiti state, are usually described as sacred or divine. The Oba installation and coronation are performed with solemn and lengthy rites which set them apart.
Thereafter living an ordered ceremonial existence, secluded in their palaces, subjected to many ritual of court an approached only with infinite respect.
They rarely appeared in public, expect on ceremonial occasions .
By old costumes , the king (OBA) were not only the head of their town and kingdoms, but by their personifications , reincarnating also all their ancestors back to the origin of the dynasties, they are also the titular heads of all religious set in their kingdom.
Their appointment are partly by divination, made by the king makers who are mostly high chiefs.
They are usually appointed from among the children of the past Kings. The ceremonies for their appointment and coronation are elaborate. The sacredness of their offices was neither empty nor normal; They are they sources of honor, to bestow titles and chieftaincies. The kings are also the fountain of justice.
In the state framework, the kings are not expected to be part in patrician politics.
Palace of traditional rulers are true symbolical relic of the people culture and tradition.
Some of the richly endowed artifacts oriented palaces in Ekiti state are the Ewi of Ado's palace, Elekole of Ikole"s palace, Oore of Otun"s palace , Alawo of Awo's palace, Olohan of Erijiyan's palace and others.
The state is highly rich in culture. They have their own unique traditional ways of dressing and dancing. The Ekiti people are mostly Christian and Muslim while some still practice their traditional religion. The ruler of the town are called Obas like other Yoruba Towns. Traditionally, the Obas in Ekiti state, are usually described as sacred or divine. The Oba installation and coronation are performed with solemn and lengthy rites which set them apart.
Thereafter living an ordered ceremonial existence, secluded in their palaces, subjected to many ritual of court an approached only with infinite respect.
They rarely appeared in public, expect on ceremonial occasions .
By old costumes , the king (OBA) were not only the head of their town and kingdoms, but by their personifications , reincarnating also all their ancestors back to the origin of the dynasties, they are also the titular heads of all religious set in their kingdom.
Their appointment are partly by divination, made by the king makers who are mostly high chiefs.
They are usually appointed from among the children of the past Kings. The ceremonies for their appointment and coronation are elaborate. The sacredness of their offices was neither empty nor normal; They are they sources of honor, to bestow titles and chieftaincies. The kings are also the fountain of justice.
In the state framework, the kings are not expected to be part in patrician politics.
Palace of traditional rulers are true symbolical relic of the people culture and tradition.
Some of the richly endowed artifacts oriented palaces in Ekiti state are the Ewi of Ado's palace, Elekole of Ikole"s palace, Oore of Otun"s palace , Alawo of Awo's palace, Olohan of Erijiyan's palace and others.
