A masquerade ceremony (or masked rite, festival, procession or dance) is a cultural or religious event involving the wearing of masks.
Examples include the West African and African Diaspora masquerades, such as Egungun Masquerades, Northern Edo Masquerades, Caribbean Carnival (which is calledMas) and Jonkonnu.
Examples include the West African and African Diaspora masquerades, such as Egungun Masquerades, Northern Edo Masquerades, Caribbean Carnival (which is calledMas) and Jonkonnu.
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