Stories and facts

November in Ghana is a time of colour, rhythm, and community spirit. Across the country, dynamic festivals bring people together to honour history, celebrate culture, and strengthen unity.

From the lively coastal towns to the green highlands, every celebration tells a story of heritage and pride.

In the Volta Region, the Hogbetsotso Festival in Anloga stands out as one of the most iconic, marking the migration of the Anlo-Ewe people from Notsie in present-day Togo.

The region also lights up with other festivities such as the Amu Festival in Avatime, a joyful celebration of the harvest of brown rice, and the Kloyosikplem Festival in Somanya, where the Krobo people commemorate their historic descent from the Krobo Mountains.

In the Ashanti and Bono regions, festivals like Nkyidwo and Sasabobirim echo with traditional drumming, dancing, and storytelling, honouring ancestors and heroic figures who shaped local histories.

Together, these November celebrations highlight Ghana’s rich cultural mosaic.

They remind everyone that beyond the music and pageantry lies a deep sense of belonging, pride, and continuity that defines the Ghanaian spirit.

Learn more about the exciting festivals happening in November below.