Stories and facts

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

The festival takes place on the first Saturday of September and serves as one of the community’s key cultural events.

While detailed historical accounts of the Epor Festival are limited, it is recognized by Ghana’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA) as a distinct event on the country’s cultural calendar.

The name “Epor” is sometimes linked to the Apoo Festival, a celebration observed in other parts of Ghana, particularly the Bono Region.

The Apoo Festival symbolizes the rejection of evil, calamities, and unrighteousness, and emphasizes themes of accountability, purification, and communal harmony.

Although the Epor Festival shares linguistic and symbolic similarities with the Apoo Festival, it remains unique to Lolobi-Kumasi in its timing and local expression.

The event reflects the community’s effort to preserve its traditional heritage while contributing to Ghana’s diverse cultural identity.

Explore the list of festivals celebrated across Ghana below.