Alluolue (Yam, Eluo) Festival is a Ghanaian annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Sefwi Wiawso and Sefwi Bekwai in the Western North region, formally Western region of Ghana.[1] It is usually celebrated in the month of July.[2] Others also claim it is celebrated in November/December.[3]
Celebrations edit
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.[4]
Significance edit
This festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.[5] The festival is claimed to bring together people for the planning of development and sew bonds of unity and friendship.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Ghana MPs - Constituency Details - Juaboso". www.ghanamps.com. Archived from the original on 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
- ^ "Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
- ^ a b "Alluelie Festival". www.blastours.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-20. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
- ^ "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
- ^ "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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