Nkyifie Festival Explained

Nkyifie (Yam) Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Prang Traditional Area in the Pru West District in the Bono East Region, formerly the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.[1] [2] [3] It is usually celebrated in the month of September.[4] Others also claim it is celebrated in October or December.[5] Others also claim it is celebrated in November.[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 celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.[8] The people of Prang use this festival to reappraise their overall performance for the year.

References

  1. Web site: Attractions. 2020-08-24. Visit Ghana. en-US.
  2. Web site: Online. Peace FM. Prang Manhene Praises Prez Akufo-Addo Over Development. 2020-08-24. Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news.
  3. Web site: NGO calls on chief to ban wake-keeping. 2020-08-24. Graphic Online. en-gb.
  4. Web site: Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana. 2020-08-24. www.easytrackghana.com.
  5. Web site: National Commission on Culture - Ghana - Brong Ahafo Region. 2020-08-24. www.s158663955.websitehome.co.uk.
  6. Web site: National House of Chiefs. 24 August 2020. Festivals. NHOC.
  7. Web site: Major Festivals. 2020-08-21. www.ghanaembassyiran.com.
  8. 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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