Sungweh Festival Explained

Songhei Festival (Sungweh) is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Sampa-Jaman in the Bono region, formerly Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month ofJune July.^{[1] [2]}

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.^[3]

Significance

This festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.^[4]

References

1. Web site: Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana. 2020-08-23. www.easytrackghana.com.
2. Web site: Festivals. 2020-08-23. www.nhoc.gov.gh.
3. Web site: Major Festivals. 2020-08-21. www.ghanaembassyiran.com.
4. Web site: The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai). 2020-08-21. www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com.