Festivals
The Ghanaian festivals are a colourful and vibrant part of the culture. Each year festivals and durbars are held in various parts of the country, to celebrate the heritage of the people.
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FESTIVAL
PLACE
PERIOD
Akwasidae
Manhyia, Kumasi
Every six weeks
Dodoleglime
Ve Traditional Area (Ve Traditional Area)
November
Dipo (puberty rite)
Odumase
February
Gmayem
Manya Krobos (Odumase)
October
Gologo
Talensi, Tong-Zuf
March
Aboakyer
Winneba
1st Sat. in May
Asafotufiam
Ada
July/August
Damba
Tamale, Wa
July/August
Bakatue
Elmina
1st Tues. in July
Akwambo
Agona Nyakrom/Agona Swedru
August
Epor
Lolobi-KumasiVolta Region
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Fetu Afahye
Cape Coast
1st Sat in September
KLOYOSIKPLEM
Yilo Krobo (Somanya)
November
Kobine
Lawra
September
Homowo
Accra
August/September
Kundum
Axim, Takoradi
August/September
Odwira
Akropong
September
Apoo
Wenchi/Techiman
October
Fofie Yam Festival
Nchiraa near Wenchi
October
Hogbetsotso
Anloga
1st Sat in November
Mmoaninko
Ofinso
November
Fiok
Centime
December
Fao
Navrongo
January