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Akwasidae Festival

The Rich Traditions of the Akwasidae Festival

The Akwasidae Festival, alternatively spelled as Akwasiadae, stands as a significant cultural event among the Ashanti people...

The Tengana Festival of the Talensis in Tongo Traditional Area 2

The Tengana Festival of the Talensis in Tongo...

The Tengana Festival, a cherished annual tradition, stands as a vibrant celebration among the chiefs and people of the Tongo...

Adaakoya festival

Adaakoya festival

The Gurunsi people in Bolgatanga and Zuarungu joyously celebrate Adaakoya annually, typically held from January to February....

Akwambo festival

Akwambo festival

The Akwambo festival, a cherished tradition among the chiefs and communities of Agona Nyakrom and Agona Swedru in the...

Kuure festival

Kuure, the annual festival celebrated by the predominantly blacksmith community of Zaare, holds profound significance as it...

Kwafie Festival

The Kwafie Festival is an esteemed annual tradition celebrated in Wenchi, Bono Region, and Techiman and Nsoatre in Bono East...

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Epor Festival: A unique cultural heritage...

The Epor Festival is a traditional celebration held annually in Lolobi-Kumasi, a community located in the Volta Region of...

Ashanti Chief Sword Bearer

The ceremonial duties of the Ashanti Chief...

In Ashanti tradition, the Chief Sword Bearer plays a vital ceremonial role as the protector of the Asantehene, the King of...

Agumatsa Festival

Agumatsa Waterfalls Festival: Celebrating...

The Agumatsa Waterfalls Festival, also known as the Wli Waterfalls Festival, is an annual celebration held in the Wli...

Danyiba Festival

Danyiba Festival: A celebration of heritage and...

The Danyiba Festival, more accurately known as Danyibaka, is a traditional celebration of the Akpini people of the Ewe...

Folklare in Ghana

Folklore from Ghana: A window into ancestral...

Ghana’s rich folklore tradition is one of the most vibrant and enduring parts of West Africa’s cultural heritage. These...

Sacred bonds and cultural heritage in Ghanaian...

In Ghana, the Islamic naming ceremony, widely recognised as the Aqiqah or Suuna, stands as a deeply treasured rite performed...

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Akan Funerary Busts

Akan Funerary Busts: A blend of clay artifacts...

The Akan people of Southern Ghana and Southeastern Côte d’Ivoire have a rich cultural heritage, evident in their visual arts...

Akan chieftaincy in Ghana

Ewe: Indigenes and language of the Volta Region

The Ewe tribe of Ghana is one of the largest ethnic groups in the country, primarily residing in the Volta Region in the...

etiquette of greetings

The etiquette of greeting and conduct in Ghana

When visiting Ghana, understanding and respecting the local customs can greatly enhance your experience. One important...

Ghanaian Traditional Medicine

Preserving Ghanaian Traditional Medicine: From...

In Ghanaian oral tradition, the origins of traditional medicine, particularly among Akan tribes, can be traced back to the...

Ahenema Slippers

Ahenema Slippers: From royal slippers to...

Ahenema, the traditional royal slippers worn by kings, queens, and children of the Akan, Ga, and Ewe ethnic groups in Ghana,...

Akan Language

Akan Languages: Connecting Ghana's cultural...

Akan, a collection of closely linked languages within the broader Central Tano linguistic group, serves as the primary...

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