Ahumkan Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Kibi in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of June.[1][2][3][4]
Celebrations
editDuring 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.[5]
Significance
editThis festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.[6] The local people affirm their loyalty to their chieftains.[7][8]
References
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