Sasabobirim Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Awuah-Domase Traditional Area near Sunyani in the Bono Region, formerly Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of November.[1][2][3] Others also claim it is celebrated in September.[4]

Celebrations

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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.[5]

Significance

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This festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.[6] This festival is in the remembrance of the a chief who joined Yaa Asantewaa to fight the Europeans.[7][8][9]

References

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  2. ^ "Quantum Tours - Brong Ahafo Region". www.quantumleaptravels.com. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  3. ^ Boateng, Kwabena (2015-09-12). "List of festivals in Ghana". GhanaCulturePolitics. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  4. ^ "Festivals". www.nhoc.gov.gh. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  5. ^ "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  6. ^ "The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai)". www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  7. ^ "Sasabobirim Festival - ghanagrio.com". ghananation.com. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  8. ^ WhiteOrange. "Festivals". Ghana Tourism Authourity. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  9. ^ "Festivals in Ghana". touringghana.com. 2016-02-24. Retrieved 2020-08-25.