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January
Bugum Festival
Although the Bugum Festival was also linked with Islam, it
has become a major event on the traditional calendar too.
It commemorates the flight of Naiyul-Lah Mohammed from Mecca
into exile in Medina in AD658. The festival is celebrated
in Dagbon, Gonja, Mamprusi and Nanumba. The events begin withprocessions
from neighbouring villages. By nightfall, all the villagers
converge at the Chief's palace withlighted torches. Following
special invocations by the Chief, the ceremony illuminate
the streets. Festive drumming and dancing continue until the
early hours of the morning. |Book
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Edina Buronya Festival
This is the native version of Christmas which is exclusively
celebrated by the people of Elmina (Edina) on the first Thursday
of the New Year. The festival was influenced by the Portuguese
settlers who celebrated a similar event every January. For
the people of Edina, it is a period of purification, sacrifices
to the gods, remembrance of the dead, and the welcoming of
a new year. Families pour libations and invite friends to
participate in dining, and merry-making, throughout the town.
Rice
Festival
Is celebrated by the people of Akpafu, in the Volta Region.
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Kpini-Kyiu & Tenghana Festivals
Is celebrated by the people of Wa & Tongu, in the Upper
East Region. |Book
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Danso Abaim & Ntoa Fukokuese
Festivals
Is celebrated by the people of Techimentia & Nkoranza,
in the Brong Ahafo Region. |Book
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Apafram Festival
Is celebrated by the people of Akwamu, in the Eastern Region.
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February
Papa Festival
Is celebrated by the people of Kumawu, in the Ashanti Region.
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Dzawuwu Festival
Is celebrated by the people of Dabala, in the Volta Region.
It is an Annual traditional and hanksgiving festival of the
Agave people. |Book
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