Akwambo festival

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The Akwambo festival is celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Agona Nyakrom and Agona Swedru in the Central region of Ghana. [1] The festival is celebrated in the month of August every year. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Festivals in Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 27 December 2011.