The Ewe people of Ghana and Togo annually hold the Agbamevorza Kente Festival, often referred to as the Kente Festival. It usually takes place in November and honours the heritage and cultural importance of Kente fabric, a handwoven item of…
Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Ashanti Region north-east of Kumasi. The sanctuary is located around 180 kilometers (112 miles) northeast of Kumasi and has a total size of roughly 560 square kilometers (216 square miles).…
The Yeji community in Ghana’s Pru District, Bono East Region, celebrates the Afringi Festival as a cultural event. The people of Yeji join together to commemorate this holiday, which is often observed in the months of November or December, and…
The chiefs and residents of Hwidiem in Ghana’s Ahafo Region, formerly known as the Brong Ahafo region, celebrate the Adikanfo Festival every year. Typically, September is the month that it is observed. The celebration honours the migration of the Hwidiem…
The Ashanti people of Ghana commemorate Adae Kese as a significant holiday. It is the largest of all the Adae celebrations, which are held to honor the Ashanti Kingdom’s ancestors every six weeks. Once a year, typically in August or…
Annually, the Aboakyer Festival takes place in Winneba, a town in Ghana’s Central Region. The native residents of the area, the Effutu people, enjoy the celebration. The festival lasts for two days and is typically held in May. The festival’s…