Wli Falls Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Wli Traditional Area in the Volta Region of Ghana. It comprises Todzi, Agoviefe and Afegame communities.[1] It is usually celebrated in the month of September.[2][3][4] Wli Falls is about 20 km from Hohoe.[5][6]
Celebrations
editDuring the festival, there is pomp and pageantry. There is also thanksgiving by the chiefs and peoples of the communities.[7][8]
Significance
editThis festival is celebrated to thank God for being kind for providing them with a waterfall that is perennial and provide as a source of water in an arid area.[9][10]
References
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