Welcome to the Virtual Exhibit
This digital exhibit brings the Yoruba Sacred Groves to your fingertips, an ancient, spiritual, and cultural treasure of Nigeria, now recognized by UNESCO. Known for their sacred shrines, medicinal plants, and spiritual rituals led by priestesses of Osun, the groves are an endangered heritage under climate threat.
This exhibit showcases the significance of Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove while educating viewers on the environmental risks and the role of digital preservation in supporting sustainable development.
Explore. Learn. Protect.
Exhibit Features
Image Gallery
Interactive Map
Use the map below to explore key sites within the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. From sacred shrines and the revered River Osun to zones threatened by urban expansion and climate impact, this map offers an immersive insight into one of Nigeria’s most culturally and spiritually significant landscapes.
Videos
Video 1: Osun-Osogbo Festival Highlights
Experience highlights from the annual Osun-Osogbo Festival, a UNESCO-recognised celebration of Yoruba spirituality, music, dance, and ancestral worship. This festival draws thousands of devotees and tourists from around the world.
Video 2: Climate Change Impact on Sacred Sites
This short documentary highlights the environmental challenges facing sacred heritage sites across Nigeria, including the Osun Grove. Watch how deforestation, pollution, and erosion threaten these cultural landmarks.
Video 3: Voices of the Grove – Yoruba Custodians Speak
Hear from the traditional custodians of the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove as they speak about the cultural importance of the grove, their spiritual connection to the land, and the need for urgent conservation.
Video 4: Virtual Tour of the Grove (360° Video)
Take a virtual walk through the sacred grove using this immersive 360° video. Witness the serenity, sounds, and symbolism embedded in this cultural landscape.
SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
TThis exhibit aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 11.4: Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage
SDG 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards
SDG 6: Ensure access to clean water and protect sacred water bodies
SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
By promoting education and digital access to heritage, we inspire environmental action and cultural preservation.
📚 Learn More: Downloadable Fact Sheets
To learn more about the environmental issues that the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is confronting on a worldwide scale, explore these carefully chosen resources. These factsheets address important issues that are closely related to the concerns listed in this exhibit, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change, deforestation, and water pollution. Read whenever it’s convenient for you.
Download: Sustainable Development Goals Fact Sheet
Download: Climate Change Science Facts
“Download: Tropical Deforestation Fact Sheet
Call to Action: Get Involved
The Yoruba Sacred Groves are more than a cultural site, they are a living symbol of identity, spirituality, and environmental harmony. But they face threats from deforestation, erosion, and pollution. You can be part of the movement to protect and preserve them for future generations.
🧠 Test Your Knowledge
Take this short quiz to see how much you’ve learned about the Yoruba Sacred Groves, cultural heritage, and their link to climate action.
Share Your Thoughts
We’d love your feedback on this digital exhibit to help us improve future cultural projects.