Eddie Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Wassa in the Western Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of January.[1][2][3][4]
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.[5]
Significance edit
This festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.[6] The festival fosters unity among the local people and brings about peace in the area.[7] It also enforces planning for the development of projects.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ Kitcher (Mrs), Mavis (2011-03-30). Junior Graphic: Issue 534 March 30-April 5 2011. Graphic Communications Group.
- ^ Ghana and Its people. Intercontinental Books.
- ^ Mwakikagile, Godfrey (2017-07-01). The People of Ghana: Ethnic Diversity and National Unity. New Africa Press. ISBN 978-9987-16-050-1.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Edie Festival". www.blastours.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-20. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ "National Commission on Culture - Ghana - Western Region". www.s158663955.websitehome.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
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