Closing of the traditional struggles Evala 2025: celebration of ancestral values

The traditional and initiatory Evala wrestling contests concluded on Saturday, July 26, in the Kozah prefecture, in Kara, after a week of ritual intensity. The finals, which took place in the various cantons of the region, were attended by the President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, testifying to the importance of this event in Togolese culture.

In Lassa , Tcharè , and Soumdina , the latest clashes were an opportunity for the Kabyè to come together and reaffirm their attachment to ancestral values ​​and the ideals of cohesion. As every year, the 2025 edition of Evala attracted thousands of spectators and personalities from various backgrounds, providing a framework conducive to rich and varied socio-cultural events.

With the conclusion of the struggles, attention now turns to the next stages of the initiation cycle, including rites such as Kondona and Habiyè , the dance of the clairvoyants. These traditions continue to play a fundamental role in the transmission of cultural values ​​and the identity of the Kabyè people.

The Evala wrestling competition is not only a spectacle of strength and bravery, but also a celebration of community ties and a way to strengthen the traditions that unite generations. The 2025 edition will be remembered as a highlight of Togolese culture, a symbol of unity and pride.

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