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Addae Tuntum Festival

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Addae Tuntum Festival (Akwasidae Tuntum) is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Kukuom-Asunafo in the Ahafo Region, formerly Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.[1] It is usually celebrated in the month of January[2] or in December.[3]

Celebrations

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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.[4]

Significance

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This festival is celebrated to mark the event of the Ebirimoro war between the Sefwis and Ahafos in the 18th century.[3] The festival is also held to re-affirm the people's commitment to their chief.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Brong Ahafo Region still feeding the nation". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  2. ^ "Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  3. ^ a b "Akwasidae Tuntum Festival". www.blastours.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-20. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  4. ^ "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  5. ^ "The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai)". www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.