Adaakoya Festival

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Adaakoya Festival is an annual harvest festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Gurunsis in Bolgatanga and Zuarungu in the Upper East Region of Ghana. [1] It is usually celebrated between the months of January and February. [2] [3]

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Celebrations

During the festival, there is a durbar of chiefs and their people. Sacrifices are offered to the gods. There is also drumming and dancing. [4]

Significance

The festival is celebrated to give thanks to the gods for a good harvest. [5]

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