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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 |
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Akwasidae |
Manhyia, Kumasi |
Every six weeks |
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Dodoleglime |
Ve Traditional Area (Ve Traditional Area) |
November |
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Dipo (puberty rite) |
Odumase |
February |
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Gmayem |
Manya Krobos (Odumase) |
October |
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Gologo |
Talensi, Tong-Zuf |
March |
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Aboakyer |
Winneba |
1st Sat. in May |
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Asafotufiam |
Ada |
July/August |
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Damba |
Tamale, Wa |
July/August |
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Bakatue |
Elmina |
1st Tues. in July |
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Akwambo |
Agona Nyakrom/Agona Swedru |
August |
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Epor |
Lolobi-KumasiVolta Region |
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Fetu Afahye |
Cape Coast |
1st Sat in September |
KLOYOSIKPLEM |
Yilo Krobo (Somanya) |
November |
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Kobine |
Lawra |
September |
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Homowo |
Accra |
August/September |
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Kundum |
Axim, Takoradi |
August/September |
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Odwira |
Akropong |
September |
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Apoo |
Wenchi/Techiman |
October |
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Fofie Yam Festival |
Nchiraa near Wenchi |
October |
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Hogbetsotso |
Anloga |
1st Sat in November |
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Mmoaninko |
Ofinso |
November |
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Fiok |
Centime |
December |
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Fao |
Navrongo |
January |
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