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Festivals

Odambea Festival

Ghanaians enjoy the colourful and culturally significant Odambea Festival. Odambea means “fortified link”. People in the central region, are the ones that observe it the most. The event is held each year to remember the Asante people’s historical beginnings and…

Chale-wote Festival

Annually, the capital city Accra, hosts the Chale Wote Festival, a colorful and energetic street art festival. The event brings together musicians, artists, and art fans from all around the world to celebrate art, culture, and creativity. Accra[dot]Alt, a cultural…

Kundum festival

The Ahanta and Nzema of Western region celebrate the Kundum festival, a colorful and important cultural event. One of the biggest events in the area, it is highly revered in the locals’ social and religious calendars. Depending on the town…

Akwasidae

The Akwasidae Festival is a prominent and revered festival celebrated by the Ashanti people of Ghana. It is a time when the Ashanti King, known as the Asantehene, and the royal court come together to honor their ancestors and seek…

Aboakyer

The Aboakyer Festival is a popular annual event celebrated by the people of the Effutu Traditional Area in Winneba, a coastal town in the Central Region of Ghana. It is a festival of bravery and hunting that dates back many…

Ngmayem

The Ngmayem Festival, also known as the “Harvest Festival,” is an annual event celebrated by the people of the Manya Krobo Traditional Area in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It is a time to give thanks for the bountiful harvest…