Odambea Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Nkusukum Traditional Area in Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana. [1] [2] It is usually celebrated in the month of August. [3] [4] It is also celebrated by the people of Anomabo. [5] "Odambea" means "fortified link" in the local language. [6] [7]
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. [8]
Significance
This festival is celebrated to commemorate the migration of the Nkusukum people from Techiman in formally Brong Ahafo region to their present settlement. [9] The festival also features the re-enactment of the ancient lifestyles of the people of the area. [10]
References
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- ^ "Nkusukum Traditional Council launches 2012 Odambea Festival". www.ghanaweb.com. 4 July 2012. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
- ^ "Ghana Festivals – Tour Ghana". Retrieved 2020-08-24.
- ^ Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2016-07-17). "2016 Odambea Festival launched". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
- ^ "Festivals in Ghana". touringghana.com. 2016-02-24. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
- ^ "Festivals – Slutchtours". Retrieved 2020-08-24.
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