Itinerary

1. Day 1: Transfer from Cotonou to Nikki (12th, September 2024)

   • Guests will be transferred from Cotonou to Nikki.

2. Day 2: The Release of Sacred Drums (13th September 2024)

   • Guests will witness the release of every Sacred drum scheduled for Gaani. Some demonstrations will be done.

3. Day 3: Gaani Day (14th September 2024)

   The reception of visitors and kings of each locality, riders, various traditional and cultural artists,

   • The great drummers come out of their boxes to signal the start of the
     • Gaani Day 
     • Cultural event
     • Ritual journey
     • Visit the 7 Sites
       • Lemandu at bah Léman
       • Tem yanku bakaru
       • Dakiru
       • Bantiaru
       • Danri Royal Palace
       • Imperial court in front of the drums
   • Return to the round hut to observe the cavalcade
   • In order of magnitude, the different kings and princes will return in front of the drums to show their bravery and dignity to offer gifts to the griots and trumpeters.

4. Day 4: Kawessi (15th September 2024)

   • The last day of the party to say goodbye to the guests 
   • The day of the council of kings and ministers of the imperial court.
   • On this day, each king and noble present their rituals and their cults, which they adopt in front of the court, their steps, day of the details between the big brother and the little brother, father and son.

5. Day 5: Departure back to Cotonou (16th September 2024)

   • Visit the place, Goho and Cameleon Temple.