Yagle-Kuure Festival Explained

Yagle-Kuure Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Tindongsobligo near Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the months of January and February.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Celebrations

During the festival, people in the community are told to desist from burning the bush indiscriminately especially in the shrine areas and sacred grove.[5]

Significance

The festival is celebrated by the people as a family ritual for thanksgiving to their God and their ancestors for blessing them with abundant food and also for protecting them throughout the year.[6]

References

  1. Web site: 22 January 2003. Tindonsobligos celebrate Yagle-Kuure Festival. 2020-08-21. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  2. Web site: 2016-02-24. Upper West Region. 2020-08-21. touringghana.com. en-US.
  3. Web site: National Commission on Culture – Ghana . 'Use festivals to promote culture, social identify' . 2020-08-21. www.s158663955.websitehome.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Tindonsobligos celebrate Yagle-Kuure Festival. 2020-08-21. Modern Ghana. en.
  5. Web site: 2 March 2006. People of Tindonsobligo celebrate Yagle-Kuure Festival. 2020-08-21. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  6. Web site: Kuure Festival – FIANDAD GHANA LIMITED. 2020-08-21. en-US.

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