Some Festivals of Ghana-gctid23258

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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