Apomasu (Yam) Festival is an annual harvest festival celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Ntotoroso-Asutifi in the Ahafo Region formally, Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.[1][2][3][4][5] It is usually celebrated in the month of January.[6]
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.[7]
Significance
editThis festival is commemorated for more than 900years and it is used to pay homage to the Apomasu shrine and it is claimed it has people coming far and near to seek favor.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Ntotroso marks Apomasu Yam Festival". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ "Ntotroso celebrates Apomasu festival". News Ghana. 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ "People of Ntrotroso celebrate Apomasu festival". MyJoyOnline.com. 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ "Redefine traditional festival for positive impact- Nana Seiti". www.ghanaweb.com. 4 March 2004. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ Tetteh, Ransford (2010-02-25). Daily Graphic: Issue 1,8160 February 25 2010. Graphic Communications Group.
- ^ "Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
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