It is also a few minutes drive from the Aburi Botanical Gardens. ODWIRA came into being as a result of the Akantamansu War of 1826. Odwira Festival is broken into six days and each day has a significance and a purpose. *ODWIRA FESTIVAL, The Art of Purification* The Odwira Festival is celebrated by the people of Akropong-Akuapim, Aburi, Larteh and Mamfi in the Eastern Region, 30 miles from the capital, Accra. The first of its kind was celebrated in October, 18 26 by the natives of the Akwapim-Akropong Traditional areas and others. This is celebrated … Many of the dates are not set by the chieftancy until very close to the festival date, so it is best to try to confirm the exact date of any festival you are planning to attend. This is celebrated annually in the month of September. This starts from Monday and ends on Sunday. OHUM was an ancient traditional festival of the people of Akuapem, particularly the Larteh and Okre people who are Guans. This is celebrated in the month of September. Odwira is a time of spiritual cleansing, when the peoples Okuapeman, and all who celebrate, present themselves anew and pray for protection. It is also festival to … The festival is celebrated in August each year on different days by the different Ga groups. It is a unique celebration because it is the only festival that is celebrated at two places (the traditional capital and the administrative capital). It was first celebrated to the achievement of statehood of the people, after the war that the Ashantis had their independence, in the Battle of Feyiase which they fought against the people of Denkyira. Festivals of Ghana This is a large, but incomplete, list of festivals, holidays and celebrations held in Ghana during the year. ODWIRA FESTIVAL, The Art of Purification. This is to get the assistance from the gods for a successful festival celebration. This starts from Monday and ends on Sunday. The Odwira Festival is celebrated by the people of Akropong-Akuapim, Aburi, Larteh and Mamfi. Adae Kese Festival ("big resting place") is an important albeit rare celebration among the Ashantis in Ghana. Among them are Adae and Akwasiddae, Dzwuwu, Apoo, Ngmayem, Dipo, Aboakyer/Antelope, Kundum, Fetu Afahye, Kobine, Odwira, and Sasabobrim and many others. This is celebrated annually in the month of September. Apr 21st 2019, the Ashanti people will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Reign of their King with big Akwasidae. It is also a few minutes drive from the Aburi Botanical Gardens. Odwira festival is a week long series of traditions and rituals performed to purify the town, the people and most importantly, the ancestral stools of the chiefs.

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