Eddie Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Wassa in the Western Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of January.[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 festival fosters unity among the local people and brings about peace in the area.[7] It also enforces planning for the development of projects.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ Kitcher (Mrs), Mavis (2011-03-30). Junior Graphic: Issue 534 March 30-April 5 2011. Graphic Communications Group.
- ^ Ghana and Its people. Intercontinental Books.
- ^ Mwakikagile, Godfrey (2017-07-01). The People of Ghana: Ethnic Diversity and National Unity. New Africa Press. ISBN 978-9987-16-050-1.
- ^ "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
- ^ "The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai)". www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
- ^ "Edie Festival". www.blastours.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-20. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ "National Commission on Culture - Ghana - Western Region". www.s158663955.websitehome.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
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