Glow of a distant fire through the forest at night
The initiation

2026 calendar

Each session lasts about twelve days. The dates are set by the Ebando team, and several sessions may be held in the same month depending on requests.

Ebando holds several sessions a year. Each one is a window of transmission, not a product in limited stock. You can match your coming to the session that suits you best — but remember that an initiation is not decided on an optimised calendar. Choose the session that leaves you the time to prepare.

Initiates with painted faces gathered around the fire during a night ceremony at Ebando

Every session culminates in the ceremony night

Remaining places

The calendar for the year.

2026

January

8 to 19 January

Past session

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February

10 to 20 February

Past session

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March

1 to 12 March

Past session

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June

1 to 12 June

Past session

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July

6 to 19 July

Past session

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August

1 to 12 August

Past session

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September

1 to 12 September

4 places open

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September

13 to 24 September

4 places open

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October

12 to 23 October

4 places open

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November

9 to 20 November

4 places open

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November

29 November to 10 December

4 places open

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December

17 to 28 December

4 places open

Symbolic illustration — a forest altar at dusk, small warm candle flames on dark wood, thin smoke, a hushed and devotional mood
An initiation is not something you can rush.
It takes time, and patience.

Tatayo, co-founder of Ebando

Three markers

How to choose your session.

One · Time

Give yourself time: at least 2 to 4 months between your first contact and the session.

Two · Return

Avoid intense work periods right after you return. Allow 4 to 6 months of sobriety after the ceremony.

Three · Exchange

Discuss the session with the team during the phone call. The choice is made together, not alone in front of a calendar.

First of all

First of all — an exchange.

An initiation is prepared. We take the time to get to know you before any booking.