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Festival in Ghana by the people of Acherensua-Asutifi
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Nkompo Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Acherensua-Asutifi in the Ahafo region, formally Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of January. Others also claim it is celebrated in September.

Celebrations

During the festival, visitors are welcomed to share food and drinks. The people put on traditional clothes and there is durbar of chiefs. There is also dancing and drumming.

Significance

This festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.

References

  1. "Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  2. "Festivals". www.nhoc.gov.gh. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  3. "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  4. "The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai)". www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.


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