Odambea Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Nkusukum Traditional Area in
Saltpond
Saltpond is a town and the capital of the Mfantsiman Municipal District in the Central Region of South Ghana. Saltpond has a population of 24,689 people.
Economy
History
Saltpond was in a state of economic decline since the landing beach was ...
in the
Central Region of
Ghana
Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and To ...
. It is usually celebrated in the month of August. It is also celebrated by the people of Anomabo. "Odambea" means "fortified link" in the local language.
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.
Significance
This festival is celebrated to commemorate the migration of the Nkusukum people from
Techiman
Techiman is a city and is the capital of Techiman Municipal and Bono East Region of Ghana. Techiman is a leading market town in South Ghana. Techiman is one of the two major cities and settlements of Bono East region. Techiman is home to West ...
in formally
Brong Ahafo region to their present settlement. The festival also features the re-enactment of the ancient lifestyles of the people of the area.
References
Festivals in Ghana
Central Region (Ghana)
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