Adaakoya Festival Explained

Adaakoya Festival is an annual harvest festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Gurunsis in Bolgatanga and Zuarungu in the Upper East Region of Ghana.[1] It is usually celebrated between the months of January and February.[2] [3]

Celebrations

During the festival, there is a durbar of chiefs and their people. Sacrifices are offered to the gods. There is also drumming and dancing.[4]

Significance

The festival is celebrated to give thanks to the gods for a good harvest.[5]

References

  1. Web site: Goldstar Air Tour Packages Upper East Region. 2020-08-21. flygoldstar.com.
  2. Web site: The Republic of Ghana Embassy Berlin Germany. 2020-08-21. h2829516.stratoserver.net.
  3. Web site: The Upper East Region - ghanagrio.com. 2020-08-21. ghananation.com. en. 2021-08-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20210809112323/https://ghananation.com/tourism/The-Upper-East-Region.php. dead.
  4. Web site: Festival The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana, Berlin, Germany. 2020-08-21. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2016-02-24. Upper West Region. 2020-08-21. touringghana.com. en-US.

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