Alluolue Festival Explained

Alluolue (Yam, Eluo) Festival is a Ghanaian annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Sefwi Wiawso and Sefwi Bekwai in the Western North region, formally Western region of Ghana.[1] It is usually celebrated in the month of July.[2] Others also claim it is celebrated in November/December.[3]

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.[4]

Significance

This festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.[5] The festival is claimed to bring together people for the planning of development and sew bonds of unity and friendship.

References

  1. Web site: Ghana MPs - Constituency Details - Juaboso. 2020-08-24. www.ghanamps.com. 2020-01-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200113095457/http://ghanamps.com/constituency/details.php?id=2648. dead.
  2. Web site: Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana. 2020-08-24. www.easytrackghana.com.
  3. Web site: Alluelie Festival. 2020-08-24. www.blastours.com. 2018-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20180520123743/http://www.blastours.com/west-africa-travel-destinations/regions-of-ghana/ghana-festivals/62-alluelie-festival. dead.
  4. Web site: Major Festivals. 2020-08-21. www.ghanaembassyiran.com.
  5. Web site: The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai). 2020-08-21. www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com.

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