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Festivals in Ghana

Odwira Festival: Remembering Ashantis’ Defeat

August 4, 2019

Odwira Festival is celebrated in the mountainous part of the Eastern region, precisely in the Akuapem ridge area with town such as Larteh, Akropong, Manfe, Aburi, Adonten and Adukrom all taking part in the festival. Odwira is held in the month of September every year as part of the tradition and customs of the people...Read More

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Eastern Region of Ghana, Festivals in Ghana, Odwira Festival

Akwambo: The Path Clearing Festival

July 30, 2019

by Akesse Sanza

Akwambo Festival is celebrated by the inhabitants of the Agona area in central region of Ghana. The festival is held annually in the month of August and is the biggest annual event in the Gomoa and Agona districts. The celebration of the festival is to remember and also celebrate the founding fathers and first settlers...Read More

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Central Region of Ghana, Festivals in Ghana

Adae Kese Festival: Celebrating the Greatness of the Asante Kingdom

July 20, 2019

by Akesse Sanza

Adae Kese is a festival celebrated by the people of the Asante kingdom purposely to glorify and remind themselves of their greatness and achievements. The Adae Festival is special celebration in the Asante kingdom where Asantes use the day to rest. It is generally referred to as ‘Resting Day’ and occurs twice every 42 days....Read More

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Ashanti Region of Ghana, Festivals in Ghana

Hogbetsotso: The festival of exodus

June 27, 2019

by Akesse Sanza

Hogbetsotso is arguably the biggest festival in the Volta Region of Ghana, celebrated by a majority of the towns and people in the region. Some major towns that celebrate the festival include Keta, Alakple, Atiavi, Konu, Kedzi, Abor, Tsito and Atiavi. All of whom are major Anlo towns in the region. The festival commemorates on...Read More

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Festivals in Ghana, Volta Region of Ghana

Homowo Festival: Remembering famine by hooting at hunger

June 16, 2019

by Akesse Sanza

Homowo Festival is arguably the most popular festival in Ghana, celebrated by the Gas who are found along the s South Coast of Ghana, in the Greater Accra region. The name of the festival HOMOWO simply means ‘Hooting at Hunger’. The genesis of the festival lies deeply rooted in the history of the Gas. According...Read More

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Attractions, Festivals in Ghana, Greater Accra Region of Ghana

Bakatue Festival of Elmina: Mark your calendar for July

June 14, 2019

by Akesse Sanza

The Bakatue festival is celebrated by the People of Elmina, found along the south coast of Ghana, just some few kilometres from the Central regional capital, Cape Coast. The festival is touted to be one of the oldest festivals in Ghana with celebration going back as far as the 1800. This is evidenced in the...Read More

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Bakatue Festival, Central Region of Ghana, Elmina, Festivals in Ghana

Kwahu Easter Festival: The birth of Ghana’s biggest annual tourist attraction

May 24, 2019

by Akesse Sanza

In 2005, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Creative Arts under the leadership of the late Jake Obetsebi Lamptey, launched the Kwahu Paragliding Festival, scheduled to take place during the Easter period of every year. That single decision will go down in our history as one of the most innovative tourism initiatives. Since the launch...Read More

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Eastern Region of Ghana, Festivals in Ghana, Kwahu Easter, Kwahu Easter Festival

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Odwira Festival: Remembering Ashantis’ Defeat

Akwambo: The Path Clearing Festival

Adae Kese Festival: Celebrating the Greatness of the Asante Kingdom

Hogbetsotso: The festival of exodus

Homowo Festival: Remembering famine by hooting at hunger

Bakatue Festival of Elmina: Mark your calendar for July

Kwahu Easter Festival: The birth of Ghana’s biggest annual tourist attraction

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