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Sefwi Wiawso is a town in the Sefwi-Wiawso Municipal District in the Western North Region of Ghana. It doubles as the capital of Sefwi-Wiawso Municipal District and Western North Region. Wiawso serves as the traditional seat for the Omanhene of Sefwi-Wiawso traditional area. The settlement of Wiawso began on hilltop with Sefwi-Dwenase settlement occupying the lowlands. Overtime, Wiawso and Sefwi-Dwenase have conurbated with almost all the financial institutions, governmental agency-offices, lorry terminals and the main market all located in Sefwi Dwenase. Wiawso is known for producing timber, cocoa and cashew. One of Ghana's 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), Sefwi Wiawso Municipal is a member of the 22 MMDAs in the Western North Region. Legislative Instrument (L.I) 1386, which was passed on November 23, 1988, formed the Municipality and designated Wiawso as its official capital. Based on the 2021 population and residential census, there are 151,220 people living in the Municipality, including 75,905 men and 75,315 women.
The Gbidukor Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Gbi in the Volta Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of November. It is claimed the festival rotates between Hohoe and Peki.
Amu or the Rice Festival is an annual harvest festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Vane which is the traditional capital of the Avatime people. It is located in the Ho West District in the Volta Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the last week in the month of November to December. Others also claim it is celebrated around September or October.
Apafram Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Akwamu in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It is celebrated in the month of January.
Asafua Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Sekondi in the Western Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of June.
Ahobaa Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Enyan-Kakraba near Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of June.
Bombei Festival is an annual harvest festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Ekyem Kofi near Sekondi in the Western Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of July.
Addae Tuntum Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Kukuom-Asunafo in the Ahafo Region, formerly Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of January or in December.
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.
Zumbenti Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Kaleo in the Nadowli district in the Upper West Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of April. Others also claim it is celebrated in May.
Willa Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Takpo in the Nadowli district in the Upper West Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of April. Others also claim it is celebrated in March.
Kwafie Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Wenchi in the Bono region and Techiman and in the Bono East Region, which were all formally Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of July. The people of Dormaa, Berekum and Nsoatre also celebrate it in November/ December.
Fordjour (Yam) Festival is an annual harvest festival celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Badu in the Wenchi district in the Bono Region, formally Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of August and September. Others also claim it is celebrated in October.
Nkyifie (Yam) Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Prang Traditional Area in the Pru West District in the Bono East Region, formerly the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of September. Others also claim it is celebrated in October or December. Others also claim it is celebrated in November.
Sasabobirim Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Awuah-Domase Traditional Area near Sunyani in the Bono Region, formerly Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of November. Others also claim it is celebrated in September.
Bob-ngo Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Jirapa Traditional Area in the Upper West Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of April.
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Sefwi Debiso is a town in the Bia West District in the Western North Region of Ghana. It is a central town located between three major towns: Essam, Sefwi Adabokrom and Adwuofua. Because of rapid expansion, Debiso has conurbated with the nearby Community Essam. Presently, Sefwi Debiso & Essam serve as co-capitals of the Bia West District. There are direct distant routes from Debiso to major towns such as Kumasi, Berekum, Mim Ahafo, Sefwi-Wiawso and republic of Ivory Coast. Debiso is known for producing cocoa and timber. Debiso is also noted for the Bia National Park.
Adabokrom is a town in Western North Region of Ghana. It is the capital of Bia East. Adabokrom was named the District capital after Bia East District split from Bia District in 2012. Adabokrom is about 250 km west of Kumasi. The town is noted for cocoa production.
Sefwi Bodi is a town in the Western North Region of Ghana. The people in this community are mainly Sefwi people. In June 2012, Sefwi Bodi wa elevated as the capital of the then newly created Bodi (district). Bodi is 60 km west of Sefwi Wiawso the regional capital. Bodi is considered one of the breadbaskets of Ghana. Greater percentage of foodstuffs sent to major cities like Kumasi and Accra come from Sefwi Bodi. Sefwi Bodi is noted for the Bodi Senior High School which is the only second cycle institution in that area of the country.
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- ↑ "Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
- 1 2 "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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