History is about to unfold as the 2024 Osun-Osogbo Festival sets its sights on a Guinness World Record with the most traditional dances performed in a single row.
From the 29th of July to the 9th of August 2024, at the Osogbo Township Stadium, Osun State will showcase its cultural richness through 40 traditional dances in a single show. The pinnacle of this grand endeavour culminates on the 30th of July 2024.
“Through this record attempt, the state aims to inspire their community and shine a spotlight on Nigeria’s rich cultural tapestry,” says a festival representative.
The Osun-Osogbo festival is a fourteen-day event held in August of each year. It culminates in a massive procession from the Ataoja’s (the town’s King) palace to the main Osun Shrine, where rituals with the sacred objects carried by the Arugba (the votary maid) are conducted. It is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and tradition—a true reflection of the soul of Osun State.
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<p>The federal agency issued the warning on Sunday evening, cautioning that "more difficult travel is expected" due to snowy roads and poor visibility. So if you plan to hit the highway early this week — maybe rethink that.</p><p>And unfortunately, Montreal isn't in the clear either.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/city/ca/quebec/montreal/7-days" target="_blank">The Weather Network</a>, the city will see a noticeable cooldown starting Monday night, with snow beginning overnight and sticking around through Tuesday.</p><p>Here's what Montreal is in for over the next 48 hours:</p> <ul> <li> Monday overnight: Light snow, up to 1 cm, winds up to 44 km/h</li> <li> Tuesday: Off-and-on snow throughout the day, with up to 3 cm total and wind gusts hitting 51 km/h</li> <li> Tuesday night into Wednesday: Flurries continue as temperatures drop to -7°C (feeling like -14°C)</li> </ul> <p>While we're not expected to see quite the same snow dump as central and northwestern Quebec, winds and cold temps will make it feel a lot more like February than April. So yeah, don't put your winter boots away just yet. And maybe keep the snow brush in the car a little longer.</p><p>On the bright side, it should start feeling like spring again come Friday, though, when daytime highs will begin hovering around the double digits into the weekend. </p><p>Meanwhile, last week, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-weather-may-2025-forecast" target="_blank">MétéoMédia's chief meteorologist André Monette</a> said Quebec is actually on track to finish the spring season on a slightly warmer than usual note, with May looking "hotter than average" overall.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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