Eddie Festival

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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]

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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 durbar of chiefs. There is also dancing and drumming. [5]

Significance

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]

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  6. "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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