Ayerye Festival

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Ayerye Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Akyemfo Nankesedo of the Nkusukum Traditional Area in Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana. [1] [2] [3] It is usually celebrated in the month of November. [4] [5] [6] The people of Ekumfi Narkwa also celebrate this festival. [7] The people of Enyam-Maim also celebrate this festival. [8]

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Celebrations

During the festival, visitors are welcomed to share food and drinks. The people put on traditional clothes, and there is a durbar — a public reception — of chiefs. [9] [10] There is also dancing and drumming. [11]

Significance

This festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past. [12] It is also celebrated to honor their ancestors who fought their way from the Ghana Empire to Techiman and later to their current settlement after going through toils and tribulations. [1] It is also to remind the people of their community it is safe from wicked intruders and the need for them to be vigilant. [13]

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References

  1. 1 2 Government of Ghana (30 October 2013). "Ghana: Akyemfo Nankesedo Ayerye Festival". All Africa. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  2. ↑ "Akyemfo Nankesedo Ayerye Festival | GhHeadlines Total News Total Information". ghheadlines.com. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  3. ↑ "Rally around the winners of the parliamentary and presidential elections". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  4. ↑ "Saltpond-Bakado To Celebrate Ayerye Festival". www.ghanaweb.com. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  5. ↑ "Ghana Festivals – Blastours" . Retrieved 2020-08-28.[ permanent dead link ]
  6. ↑ "National Commission on Culture - Ghana - Central Region". www.s158663955.websitehome.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  7. ↑ Online, Peace FM. "'Government Will Not Renege On Its Promises'". m.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  8. ↑ "Festivals – Slutchtours". Archived from the original on 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  9. ↑ "Nduom expresses worry about the pace of development in the Central Region". MyJoyOnline.com. 2011-12-06. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  10. ↑ "Use freedom of speech responsibly -Mfantseman MP". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  11. ↑ "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  12. ↑ "The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai)". www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  13. ↑ "Saltpond –Bakado Ayerye Festival slated for November 30". www.ghanaweb.com. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 2020-08-28.


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