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 place where booty gained from the Asante wars was shared.

Month/Time of the Year: November/December

Location: Bechem

Region: Ahafo Region

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 palace to pay homage to the Paramount Chief amidst drumming and dancing. The festival has two venues namely Abakrampa (The seat of the Traditional Area) and Abura Dunkwa (The Administrative Capital).

The fencing of the Odum tree is a dominant feature of the celebrations. The tree is regarded as sacred, believed to have protected the people from attacks during their wars.

Month/Time of the Year: April

Location: Abakrampa/ Abura Dunkwa

Region: Central Region

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 their appreciation for bumper harvest.

Month/Time of the Year: January

Location: Navrongo

Region: Upper East Region

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 the top of the mountain to pay homage to ancestral home. It takes place in November by the Yilo Krobos.

Month/Time of the Year: November

Location: Yilo Krobo

Region: Eastern Region

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.

Month/Time of the Year: February

Location: Odumase Krobo

Region: Eastern Region