Английская Википедия:Alluolue Festival

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Шаблон:Short description 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 region of Ghana.[1] It is usually celebrated in the month of July.[2] Others also claim it is celebrated in November/December.[3]

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.[4]

Significance

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

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