Ayerye Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Akyemfo Nankesedo of the Nkusukum Traditional Area in Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana.[1][2][3] It is usually celebrated in the month of November.[4][5][6] The people of Ekumfi Narkwa also celebrate this festival.[7] The people of Enyam-Maim also celebrate this festival.[8]
Celebrations
editDuring the festival, visitors are welcomed to share food and drinks. The people put on traditional clothes, and there is a durbar — a public reception — of chiefs.[9][10] There is also dancing and drumming.[11]
Significance
editThis festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.[12] It is also celebrated to honor their ancestors who fought their way from the Ghana Empire to Techiman and later to their current settlement after going through toils and tribulations.[1] It is also to remind the people of their community it is safe from wicked intruders and the need for them to be vigilant.[13]
References
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- ^ "Saltpond –Bakado Ayerye Festival slated for November 30". www.ghanaweb.com. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 2020-08-28.