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Alluolue (Yam, Eluo) Festival is a Ghanaian annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Sefwi Wiawso and Sefwi Bekwai in the Western North region, formally Western regionofGhana.[1] It is usually celebrated in the month of July.[2] Others also claim it is celebrated in November/December.[3]

Celebrations[edit]

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[edit]

This festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.[5] The festival is claimed to bring together people for the planning of development and sew bonds of unity and friendship.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ghana MPs - Constituency Details - Juaboso". www.ghanamps.com. Archived from the original on 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  • ^ "Festivals Ghana - Easy Track Ghana". www.easytrackghana.com. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  • ^ a b "Alluelie Festival". www.blastours.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-20. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  • ^ "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  • ^ "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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