February – National Commision on Culture

March 28, 2025

Adekyem Festival | December

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Bechem is derived from the Akan name ‘Adekyem,’ which literally means a place where items or gifts are distributed or shared, to remind the historical role of Bechem as the…

March 28, 2025

Odunkwaa Festival | April

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Odunkwaa Festival is a week long celebration which starts on Easter Monday and climaxes on a Saturday with a durbar of chiefs in the area where they coverage at the…

March 28, 2025

FAO Festival | January

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The Fao festival is celebrated by communities in the Kassena Nankana Traditional Area to give thanks to the gods for protecting the people throughout the farming season and also express…

March 28, 2025

Kloyo Sikplemi Festival | November

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This refers to the eviction of the Krobos from the Krobo mountains in 1892 by the then British Colonial Government. The festival is marked every year with an expedition to…

March 27, 2025

Dipo (Puberty rites) Festival | February

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During this festival, puberty rights are performed on adolescent girls to initiate them into womanhood. This festival is also an opportunity for the people to exhibit their beautiful hand-made beads.…