Kloyosikplem festival

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The Kloyosikplem festival is celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Yilo Krobo (Somanya) in the Eastern region of Ghana. [1] The festival is celebrated in the month of November every year. [1]

The festival was instituted in 1992 and it’s gaining more coverage with participants across Somanya.

The term ‘Kloyosikplem’ means "descent from Krobo mountain," is a term that recognises its historical significance. For the Krobo people, Krobo mountain has great cultural and historical significance. It was both their home and a place of sacred ritual for centuries. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Festivals in Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
  2. ↑ "Kloyosikplemi Festival: Honouring a century of Krobo history and heritage in Eastern Region". GhanaRemembers. Retrieved 2025-06-12.


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