Nkompo Festival

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Nkompo Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Acherensua-Asutifi in the Ahafo region, formally Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of January.[1] Others also claim it is celebrated in September.[2]

Celebrations[edit]

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.[3]

Significance[edit]

This festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  2. ^ "Festivals". www.nhoc.gov.gh. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  3. ^ "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  4. ^ "The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai)". www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.