Odambea Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Nkusukum Traditional Area in Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana.[1][2] It is usually celebrated in the month of August.[3][4] It is also celebrated by the people of Anomabo.[5] "Odambea" means "fortified link" in the local language.[6][7]

Celebrations

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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.[8]

Significance

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This festival is celebrated to commemorate the migration of the Nkusukum people from Techiman in formally Brong Ahafo region to their present settlement.[9] The festival also features the re-enactment of the ancient lifestyles of the people of the area.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Central Region". Ghana Tours. 2016-02-16. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  2. ^ WhiteOrange. "Festivals". Ghana Tourism Authourity. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  3. ^ "Nkusukum Traditional Council launches 2012 Odambea Festival". www.ghanaweb.com. 4 July 2012. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  4. ^ "Ghana Festivals – Tour Ghana". Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  5. ^ Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2016-07-17). "2016 Odambea Festival launched". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  6. ^ "Festivals in Ghana". touringghana.com. 2016-02-24. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  7. ^ "Festivals – Slutchtours". Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  8. ^ "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  9. ^ "Stay Jay to perform at Odambea festival". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  10. ^ "Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-24.