Ouagadougou: Naaba Boulga, chief of Bissiga in the Boulgou province, organized on Saturday the traditional customary sacrifices, called Nabasga, in order to implore the spirits of the ancestors for peace, security, social cohesion and a favorable agricultural campaign. The ceremony brought together dignitaries, elders, custodians of customs, administrative authorities and many residents.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the sacrificer L©on Tougma, speaking on behalf of the traditional chief, explained that the offerings, consisting of chickens, guinea fowl, other animals, dolo, and traditional dishes, are intended to ask the ancestors for good rainfall, peace, health, social cohesion, security, and an abundant agricultural campaign for Bissiga and the entire Burkina Faso.
The ancestral rites, conducted at various sacred sites across the town, are a tradition passed down from generation to generation. Naaba Boulga aims to preserve the cultural and spiritual values that form the identity of the community, while renewing prayers for a promising agricultural season and peaceful coexistence among the populations.
The representative of the land chief of Bissiga expressed wishes for peace, security, health, and understanding among the inhabitants and surrounding villages. This annual tradition is deeply rooted in the life of the commune, as emphasized by the prefect and president of the special delegation (PDS) of Bissiga, Benjamin Zalv©.
Zalv© explained that the date of the ceremony is determined after customary consultations, and each concession head is invited to honor the ancestors through traditional offerings. He noted that the Nabasga ceremony allows younger generations to learn about traditional practices and ensure their transmission.
The ceremony concluded with a popular celebration in the courtyard of the traditional chief, where griots, accompanied by drums and traditional songs, enlivened the gathering. Participants viewed the day as a moment of communion, transmission of ancestral values, and expression of collective aspirations for peace, security, and prosperity.