The Arun River | June 21, 2014
People in Idanre are largely farmers. This differs from what is common in other climes, where the location of a tourist’s site defines the occupation and vocation of the population around that location. As one drives into the town, the tarred road is halved by cocoa seeds. Most farmers have turned a part of the road into sun-baked ground. It is difficult to perceive any tourism indicators at the entrance to the town, which is home to some interesting ancient histories worth selling to the world. “The town can be described as a close locked up by the heights of mountains. There is only one road leading into the town. It is the same road that you will pass through if you are leaving the town,” a visitor, who craved anonymity, said.
Agboogun Foot-Print | June 21, 2014
People in Idanre are largely farmers. This differs from what is common in other climes, where the location of a tourist’s site defines the occupation and vocation of the population around that location. As one drives into the town, the tarred road is halved by cocoa seeds. Most farmers have turned a part of the road into sun-baked ground. It is difficult to perceive any tourism indicators at the entrance to the town, which is home to some interesting ancient histories worth selling to the world. “The town can be described as a close locked up by the heights of mountains. There is only one road leading into the town. It is the same road that you will pass through if you are leaving the town,” a visitor, who craved anonymity, said.
Ancient Palace | June 21, 2014
People in Idanre are largely farmers. This differs from what is common in other climes, where the location of a tourist’s site defines the occupation and vocation of the population around that location. As one drives into the town, the tarred road is halved by cocoa seeds. Most farmers have turned a part of the road into sun-baked ground. It is difficult to perceive any tourism indicators at the entrance to the town, which is home to some interesting ancient histories worth selling to the world. “The town can be described as a close locked up by the heights of mountains. There is only one road leading into the town. It is the same road that you will pass through if you are leaving the town,” a visitor, who craved anonymity, said.
Idanre Hills | June 21, 2014
People in Idanre are largely farmers. This differs from what is common in other climes, where the location of a tourist’s site defines the occupation and vocation of the population around that location. As one drives into the town, the tarred road is halved by cocoa seeds. Most farmers have turned a part of the road into sun-baked ground. It is difficult to perceive any tourism indicators at the entrance to the town, which is home to some interesting ancient histories worth selling to the world. “The town can be described as a close locked up by the heights of mountains. There is only one road leading into the town. It is the same road that you will pass through if you are leaving the town,” a visitor, who craved anonymity, said.
Villages in Idanre | June 21, 2014
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Schools in Idanre | June 21, 2014
Oke Idanre hill consists of high plain with spectacular valleys interspersed with inselbergs of about 3,000 ft above sea level. Its physical attributes include Owa's Palace, Shrines, Old Court, Belfry, Agbooogun foot print, thunder water (Omi Aopara) and burial mounds and grounds. It also has diverse and variegated eco-systems of flora and fauna. Oke Idanre contains very important bio-physical and land form features whose interaction with the physical features created an enduring cultural landscape within the setting.
Market Centre in Idanre | June 21, 2014
Oke Idanre hill consists of high plain with spectacular valleys interspersed with inselbergs of about 3,000 ft above sea level. Its physical attributes include Owa's Palace, Shrines, Old Court, Belfry, Agbooogun foot print, thunder water (Omi Aopara) and burial mounds and grounds. It also has diverse and variegated eco-systems of flora and fauna. Oke Idanre contains very important bio-physical and land form features whose interaction with the physical features created an enduring cultural landscape within the setting.
Mare Festival 2010 | June 21, 2014
MARE, a mountain climbing festival was initiated by the government at Idanre, a mountainous community last year.According to the state, the 23 kilometre Mare Marathon on December 10, 2010 will cover from Akure, the state capital to the ancient city of Idanre.Idanre hills is the highest mountains in the southern part of Nigeria.
The maiden edition of the festival featured cultural and traditional heritage of the people with the sports-inclined mountaineering. It drew participants from across Nigeria, South Africa and Europe, while a native boy, Sunday Akinwumi, who won the mountain climbing competition got scholarship and overseas trips from the state government.
Excerpts from: WorldStage Newsonline
Mare Festival 2011 | June 21, 2014
The 2011 edition of the festival started on Thursday, December 15, with a cultural/carnival procession led by carnival floats designed like a Yoruba traditional talking drum. The procession started from the State Cultural Centre, Alagbaka, Akure and moved very slowly through the popular Oba Adesida Road to Idanre.
Cultural troupes from different local government areas of the state and some other states in the country were also part of the procession and the display throughout the duration of the festival.
The arrival of the float alongside the cultural troupes was received by the entire Idanre community with wild jubilation.
Excerpts from: The Punch
Mare Festival 2012 | June 21, 2014
THE PEOPLE OF IDANRE IN ONDO STATE, RECENTLY CELEBRATED THE FORTH EDITION OF THE MARE MOUNTAIN CLIMBING AND RACING FESTIVAL, AN EVENT THAT SAW THE RICH CULTURAL DISPLAY AND REJUVENATION OF TRADITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT IN THE STATE.
The day started with the beautiful Mare Festival float of a fish-like structure mounted on an articulated vehicle with long convoy. Quite titillating and intimidating, the beautiful spectacle was sighted on the streets as early as 8am till about 2pm, when it finally berthed at the Methodist Primary School Idanre. Sitting at the foot of the massive Ojimoba Mountain, the ancient school, Methodist Grammar School, Idanre is the venue of this year’s Mare Festival and the steep slopes of Ojimoba itself is the challenge confronting the participating mountain climbers (both local and international).
Excerpts from: thisdaylive.com [Online]
Mare Festival 2013 | June 21, 2014
“MARE” meaning “don’t fall” is an International mountain climbing festival, holding every year in Idanre, Ondo State, SouthWest, Nigeria. It celebrates the Land, the people and its rich culture.
The 2013 edition of the annual fiesta featured various local and international professional artises who had packaged interesting songs to make the festival interesting.
Celebrity: | June 21, 2014
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Idanre Anthem English Version | June 21, 2014
Forest trees varied
Kola-nut the one most envied
No harm to the pillar
No collapse through the building's elbow
The big tree be not befallen by
whirlwind for birds to perch
No harm to Rulers of Idanre
Blessing unto the Owa!
Pray it be so!
Pray it be so!!
Pray it be so!!!
Pray it be so!!!!
Idanre Anthem Yoruba Version | June 21, 2014
Igi po nigbo
Ka too yan bi laayo
Kibi ma se opo
K'opoo ma ye'le da nu
Iji ma se wo'gi ragaji k'eye r'ohun ba le
K'ibi ma s'Oloja Idanre
K'Owa jifa oye o!
Bee ni ko ri!
Bee ni ko ri!!
Bee ni ko ri!!!
Bee ni ko ri!!!!
Welcome to Idanre Kingdom | June 22, 2014
Oke Idanre hill consists of high plain with spectacular valleys interspersed with inselbergs of about 3,000 ft above sea level. Its physical attributes include Owa's Palace, Shrines, Old Court, Belfry, Agbooogun foot print, thunder water (Omi Aopara) and burial mounds and grounds. It also has diverse and variegated eco-systems of flora and fauna. Oke Idanre contains very important bio-physical and land form features whose interaction with the physical features created an enduring cultural landscape within the setting.
Idanre Anthem Idanre Dialect Version | June 21, 2014
OIN UDAN-E (EIN-DAN-E)
Igonko ghoko
Oi saimobi saghayo
Dun-un ma ma so po
Odede ma ma dule yeghe
Oyi ma sigi gherekeke d'eye run-un ba le
Dun-un ma s'Olaja Udan-e
D'Ogwa jee oye o!
Ee un-hun-un!
Ee un-hun-un!!
Ee un-hun-un!!!
Ee un-hun-un!!!!
Tourism in Idanre | June 22, 2014
Among notable sites that catch the fancy of tourists are the unreadable letters, believed to be a mysterious handwriting etched on the rock, which could not be deciphered or read and interpreted by anyone since it was noticed conspicuously on the rock. Also, there is the Arun River, which is believed to have natural power to heal all kinds and manners of ailments and diseases, and it has been visited by many people over the years. The Agbogun footprint presents an attractive spectre of a mythical shoeprint which could fit into the size of anyone who put their foot into it, regardless of the size of their foot. It was disclosed that Agbogun served as a
Idanre Cultural Heritage | June 22, 2014
Among notable sites that catch the fancy of tourists are the unreadable letters, believed to be a mysterious handwriting etched on the rock, which could not be deciphered or read and interpreted by anyone since it was noticed conspicuously on the rock. Also, there is the Arun River, which is believed to have natural power to heal all kinds and manners of ailments and diseases, and it has been visited by many people over the years. The Agbogun footprint presents an attractive spectre of a mythical shoeprint which could fit into the size of anyone who put their foot into it, regardless of the size of their foot. It was disclosed that Agbogun served as a
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