Sungweh Festival

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 months of June or July.[1][2]

Celebrations

During the festival, visitors are welcomed to share food and drinks. The people put on traditional clothes and there is a 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. ↑ "Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  2. ↑ "Festivals". www.nhoc.gov.gh. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  3. ↑ "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  4. ↑ "The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai)". www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
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