 The festival continues with a vigil called Ilagun, Asoro or aisun ogun which takes place three days before the Ogun day.The blacksmiths of the city of Ife donate new cutlasses, hoes and bell gongs, and the shrine is beautified with palm fronds, cowries and other items.Libation is then poured, a ritual dance is conducted around the shrine, and prayers are offered.