Asafua Festival

Asafua Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Sekondi in the Western Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of June.[1][2][3][4][5]

Celebrations

During 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.[6]

Significance

This festival is celebrated to purify the divinity of Asafua.[7]

References
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  2. "The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai)". www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
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  6. "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  7. Editor (2016-02-24). "Festivals in Ghana". touringghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-22.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
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