Apatwa Festival Explained

Apatwa Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Dixcove near Busua in the Western Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of August.[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. 2020-08-22. www.easytrackghana.com.
  2. Web site: 2016-02-24. Festivals in Ghana. 2020-08-22. touringghana.com. en-US.
  3. Web site: The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai). 2020-08-22. www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com.
  4. Web site: GhanaReview International--- Ghana Tourism. 2020-08-22. ghanareview.com.
  5. Web site: Ghana Festivals – Tour Ghana. 2020-08-22. 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.

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