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Togo's culture reflects the influences of its 37 tribal ethnic groups, the largest and most influential of which are the Ewe, Mina, and Kabye.French is the official language of Togo, but many native African languages are spoken there as well.
Anarâškielâ; العربية; Aragonés; Azərbaycanca; تۆرکجه; Беларуская; Български; Català; Čeština; Cymraeg; Davvisámegiella; Deutsch
Togo, [a] officially the Togolese Republic, [b] is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ghana to the west , Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north . [ 11 ] It is one of the least developed countries and extends south to the Gulf of Guinea , where its capital , Lomé , is located. [ 11 ]
Kossi Aguessy (1977–2017), Togolese-born Brazilian industrial designer, sculptor; Didier Ahadsi (born 1970), Togolese-born Ewe self-taught sculptor; Paul Ahyi (1930–2010), sculptor, designer, architect, painter, interior designer, author; credited with designing of the national flag
The history of Togo can be traced to archaeological finds which indicate that ancient local tribes were able to produce pottery and process tin. During the period from the 11th century to the 16th century, the Ewé , the Mina , the Gun , and various other tribes entered the region.
The Kabye (also known as Kabiye, Kabre, Cabrai), are a people living in the north central mountains and northern plains of Togo. [1] [2] They speak the Kabiye language. The Kabye are primarily known for farming and cultivation of harsh, dry, infertile lands of Togo. They grow cotton, millet and yams. [2]
This program was coordinated by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Primary Education of Togo, led by minister Angèle Dola Akofa Aguigah. [2] Dominique Sewane, whose groundwork and her research and publications on the Batammaribas’ ceremonial life, had an important role in the designation. [citation needed]
Fufu (left) and palm nut soup (right). Ablo, a maize-based food. Togolese style is often a combination of African, French, and German influences. [2] [4] The cuisine has many sauces and different types of pâté, many of which are made from eggplant, tomato, spinach, and fish. [2]