Rice Festival Explained

Rice Festival is an annual harvest festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Akpafu in the Oti Region, formerly part of the Volta region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of January.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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.[6]

Significance

This festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.[7]

References

  1. Web site: Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana. 2020-08-23. www.easytrackghana.com.
  2. Web site: 2016-02-24. Festivals in Ghana. 2020-08-23. touringghana.com. en-US.
  3. Web site: GhanaReview International--- Ghana Tourism. 2020-08-23. ghanareview.com.
  4. Web site: Ghana Festivals – Tour Ghana. 2020-08-23. en-US.
  5. Web site: Festivals – Slutchtours. 2020-08-23. en-US.
  6. Web site: Major Festivals. 2020-08-21. www.ghanaembassyiran.com.
  7. Web site: The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai). 2020-08-21. www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com.