Apomasu Festival Explained

Apomasu (Yam) Festival is an annual harvest festival celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Ntotoroso-Asutifi in the Ahafo Region formally, Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] It is usually celebrated in the month of January.[6]

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.[7]

Significance

This festival is commemorated for more than 900years and it is used to pay homage to the Apomasu shrine and it is claimed it has people coming far and near to seek favor.

References

  1. Web site: Ntotroso marks Apomasu Yam Festival. 2020-08-23. Graphic Online. en-gb.
  2. Web site: 2014-02-25. Ntotroso celebrates Apomasu festival. 2020-08-23. News Ghana. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2012-02-29. People of Ntrotroso celebrate Apomasu festival. 2020-08-23. MyJoyOnline.com. en-US.
  4. Web site: 4 March 2004. Redefine traditional festival for positive impact- Nana Seiti. 2020-08-23. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  5. Book: Tetteh, Ransford. Daily Graphic: Issue 1,8160 February 25 2010. 2010-02-25. Graphic Communications Group. en.
  6. Web site: Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana. 2020-08-23. www.easytrackghana.com.
  7. Web site: Major Festivals. 2020-08-21. www.ghanaembassyiran.com.

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