Wang Doré
Appearance
The Wang Doré or Wang Kulu is the chief religious and political figure of the Tupuri people. Based in the village of Doré near the Chadian town of Fianga, the Wang Doré have traditionally acted as the kings of the Tupuri, with the areas under their suzerainty being known as the Kingdom of Doré. Today, he still holds religious and political power over the Tupuri living across the borders of Chad and Cameroon.[1][2]
References
- ^ Tchago, Boumion D. (1994). "La fête religieuse de Kagi du royaume de Doré". In Tubiana, Joseph (ed.). L'identité tchadienne : l'héritage des peuples et les apports extérieurs : actes du colloque international célébrant le 30e anniversaire de la fondation de l'Institut national des sciences humaines de l'Université du Tchad, Ndjaména, 25-27 novembre 1991. Paris: Harmattan. pp. 139–157. ISBN 2-7384-2622-0.
- ^ Bambou, François (February 2016). "Lamidats, des rites séculaires" (in French). Afrique magazine. Retrieved 12 May 2022.