Kakube Festival: Nandom's vibrant celebration of gratitude and tradition

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The Kakube Festival, observed by the people of Nandom in the Upper West Region of Ghana, is a significant cultural event that honors the gods for their protection and guidance throughout the farming season.

This annual celebration marks the end of the agricultural cycle and serves as an occasion for the community to express their gratitude to their deities.

It is also a time when the people of Nandom come together to renew relationships and showcase their vibrant traditions and cultural heritage.

The festival holds particular importance as it involves offering thanks to family gods and seeking their continued blessings for the soil and protection during future farming seasons.

Explore the list of festivals celebrated in Ghana below.

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