Adaakoya Festival

Adaakoya Festival is an annual harvest festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Gurunsis in Bolgatanga and Zuarungu in the Upper East Region of Ghana.[1] It is usually celebrated between the months of January and February.[2][3]

Celebrations

During the festival, there is a durbar of chiefs and their people. Sacrifices are offered to the gods. There is also drumming and dancing.[4]

Significance

The festival is celebrated to give thanks to the gods for a good harvest.[5]

References
  1. "Goldstar Air | Tour Packages Upper East Region". flygoldstar.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  2. "The Republic of Ghana Embassy Berlin Germany". h2829516.stratoserver.net. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  3. "The Upper East Region - ghanagrio.com". ghananation.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  4. "Festival | The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana, Berlin, Germany". Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  5. Editor (2016-02-24). "Upper West Region". touringghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
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