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Edina Bakatue Festival
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04 | Elmina, Central Region, Ghana
Tradition has preserved for Edinaman and its generations a marvellously rich Annual Festival which is second to none, captioned “Bakatue”. This festival has remained much treasured and constitutes the priceless cultural heritage of its citizens.
Bakatue is a festival of the people of Elmina township and its traditional area, a geographical stool land more appropriately referred to as “EDINAMAN”.
Bakatue falls on the first Tuesday of July (the month of Ayewoho) each year. It is celebrated in honor of the founder of the central town Elmina, the headquarters to Edina Traditional Area.

RE- IGNITION CONCERT.
2023-07-07 19:00 UTC | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

PrePanafest Activity 2023.
2023-07-19 - 2023-07-23
SLAVE ROUTE PILGRIMAGE AND ATONEMENT CEREMONIES
Leading up to the festival a 3-4day pilgrimage along the slave route mapped under the UNESCO slave route project will be offered as an option. Atonement ceremonies developed over the last few years will be held. Sites of Memory which hold the untold stories of excruciating burden and tremendous resilience of the peoples of Northern Ghana will be the focus of this pilgrimage.

PANAFEST/ EMANCIPATION DAY 2023
2023-07-19 - 2023-08-01 | Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Organised by the PANAFEST Foundation in Collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority and the Leaders and People of the Central Region of Ghana. Under the Auspices of the Government of the Republic of Ghana.
The PANAFEST Festival was inspired by and takes its source from a paper written in 1980 entitled “Proposal for a Historical Drama Festival in Cape Coast” by Dr. Mrs. Efua Sutherland, who was a distinguished Ghanaian Dramatist and Pan-Africanist. In 1991 the idea gained root and took shape in an expanded form as the Pan-African Historical Theater Festival (PANAFEST).

Wreath Laying and Tribute to the Pan A frican Pioneers
2023-07-24
WREATH LAYING & TRIBUTE TO THE PAN AFRICAN PIONEERS
A major event for PANAFEST and Emancipation Day will consist of a Wreath laying programme and Tribute to the Pan African Pioneers in Accra beginning at the W.E.B. DuBois Centre for Pan African Culture and continuing to the George Padmore Library and ending up at the Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum.

Pan African Arts Market.
2023-07-24 | Chapel Square , Cape Coast., Cape coast
A one-day pop up Pan African Market will be set up in the vicinity. This market will be prelude to the PANAFEST Expo and will feature artisans and creative brilliance (artefacts, fashion, natural cosmetics, food, drinks).

Colloquium, Master Classes and Workshops.
2023-07-25 08:00 - 2023-07-27 17:00 | Chapel Square , Cape Coast., Cape coast
COLLOQUIUM, LECTURES, ASSEMBLIES and DIALOGUES
Working with the University of Cape Coast and other partners such as the HBCU’s and African Heritage Studies Association (AHSA), a colloquium is held based on the festival theme . A selection of papers presented and proceedings will be published. Internationally renowned speakers will be invited to address at the colloquium. The colloquium will feature major virtual sessions and will be streamed live, accessible by event tickets.

Return Journey and Akwaaba Ceremony
2023-07-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast, Ghana
RETURN JOURNEY AND AKWAABA CEREMONY
The Programme will begin in the early morning with a gathering at the entrance of the Cape Coast Castle/Dungeon. A limited number of pre-selected Returnees will form a circle to invoke the spirit of the ancestors before proceeding to and through the “Door of No Return” to board canoes to begin the journey to Elmina “Castle” Fort, where “it all began”
Upon arrival, the Chiefs and Elders of Edina will meet the “Returnees” at the shore and pour libations to thank the ancestors for a safe journey and for the “Return”. The returnees will be led to the forecourt of the Fort for the Akwaaba durbar with the Chiefs, Queen Mothers and people of Edina. An atonement act and a traditional meal sharing of “Oto” (sacred mashed yam and eggs) between Diaspora returnees and Chiefs and Edinaman community members will be held. After the ceremony, the Chiefs, Elders and Diaspora family will process down the main street of Elmina Township to the Omanhen Palace to bring the commencement of PANAFEST to the attention of the public.

The World of African Child.
2023-07-26 08:00 - 2023-07-31 17:00 | Chapel Square , Cape Coast., Cape coast
THE WORLD OF THE AFRICAN CHILD
This is conceived as a day camp for children attending the festival. Organizers will offer children a fascinating experience throughout the festival. It is expected that children will enter into their own world where they will have the opportunity to learn arts, skills and information grounded in the African experience and the joy of playing. Guardians will be assured of a safe and culturally enriching experience for their wards.

The Panafest Village /Bazaar/Expo
2023-07-26 08:00 - 2023-08-01 17:00
THE PANAFEST VILLAGE/BAZAAR/EXPO
The PANAFEST Village /Bazaar and Expo will be a permanent site for exhibition and sale of goods, refreshment services and performances. It will also have the official PANAFEST information office to keep festival participants comprehensively informed on a day to day basis and serves as a meeting and net-working venue.. A Street Art display in Cape Coast/Elmina and an African visual art exhibition featuring artists from Ghana and other Global Africans will be held. A business forum will bring entrepreneurs together with financiers and other business service providers to promote greater inter business links among Africans. This year’s Expo will be feature a virtual mall to ensure wider choice of goods and exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs across the Global African World.

Ancestor Veneration
2023-08-19 09:00 - 2023-08-20 18:00 | Nkyinkyim Nuhalenya, Ada Ghana, Ghana
This annual festival occurs in the second week of August, and is deeply influenced by southern Ghanaian culture, especially Ghana’s Ga-Dangme traditions. August is the month of Homowo and Asafotufiam; both are Ga festivals, though generally rooted in shared West African traditional rites.
The festival is also known for the libation, prayers and traditional African rites that are performed for enslaved ancestors.
It has become a custom for the museum to also unveil new work created by artists at the museum.

Oguaa Fetu Festival 2023
2023-08-28 - 2023-09-02 | Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
The Fetu Afahye is a festival celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Cape Coast in the Central region of Ghana.[1] The festival is celebrated on the first Saturday in the month of September every year.[1] The Fetu Afahye is celebrated annually by the Oguaa people of Cape Coast because in the past there was an outbreak of disease among the people that killed many. The people prayed to the gods to help them to get rid of the disease. Thus the festival is celebrated to keep the town clean and to prevent another epidemic befalling the people.

GAWBO FEST 2023
2023-09-19 - 2023-09-21 | Accra Metropolitan Assembly Headquaters., GD-009-9656, Accra, Ghana
The annual Association of Writers Book Festival 2023 involves the following activities;
MASTER CLASSES;WORKSHOPS;PERFORMANCES;COMPETITIONS;READING SESSIONS;CONVERSATIONS;FILM SCREENING;FACE PAINTING,SALES/EXHIBITION OF BOOKS BOOK LAUNCHES,LIVE PAINTING AND LITERARY/ ART MATERIALS.
GAWBOFEST : making Ghana a reading nation

FILM PIONEERS ACHIEVEMENT GALA 2023
2023-09-19 17:30 - 20:30 | GHANA CLUB, Ghana

FILM PIONEERS ACHIEVEMENT GALA 2023
2023-09-20 18:00 - 21:30 | GHANA CLUB

Yam Festival 2023
2023-09-21 | Ho, Ho, Ghana
Asogli Yam Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the people of Asogli in the Ho Municipality located in the Volta Region of Ghana. It is celebrated in September annually to celebrate the cultivation of yam that was started by a hunter who found the tuber in the forest during his hunting expedition.

THE REAL FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBTATION 2023
2023-09-22 12:00 - 23:30 | Kotoko Avenue,Accra, Accra
Kwame Nkrumah was the first President of Ghana and a member of the "Big Six". He was born on 21 September, hence, the "Founder's" Day celebration on 21 September in each year in honor of his participation in the Ghanaian movement for independence from British colonial rule.
The Celebration will be featuring:
The Freedom Band
Exhibition and Sales of Nkrumah Memorabilia
Food Sales

79TH BIRTHDAY OF LEGENDARY
2023-09-23 20:00 | COLTRANE JAZZ CLUB, ADENTA, GD-009-9656

OKYIR FESTIVAL 2023: FOOTBALL KICK OFF
2023-09-24
October is ANOMABO
Excitement awaits! Get ready for a fantastic event!
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Ghana Theatre Festival 2023
2023-09-26 - 2023-10-01 | National Theatre
Conversations hosted by the National Theatre of Ghana,
THEME: “Celebrating Ghanaian Culture and Heritage through partnerships and linkages”

WOMEN TOO HAVE HEROES.
2023-09-27 18:00 - 2023-09-28 21:00 | FOLKSPLACE, NATIONAL THEATRE, Accra, Ghana
SUMMIT CONCERPTS LTD. PRESENTS: a series titled "A Woman's Instinct"
A play by the master playwriter and international award winner Abeiku Sagoe

OKYIR FESTIVAL 2023
2023-10-08 07:00 - 2023-10-16 20:00 | NKANSAH PARK, Ghana
The Okyir Festival is an annual event celebrated by the people of Akan in Ghana, West Africa. It is a harvest festival that typically takes place between September and October. During this festival, the Akan people give thanks to their deities and ancestors for the bountiful harvest and seek their blessings for the upcoming year.
The festival is marked by various cultural activities including traditional dances, music, feasting, and colorful processions. It’s an important time for the community to come together, strengthen social bonds, and celebrate their cultural heritage.

OKYIR FESTIVAL 23: SPECIAL CHORAL CONCEPT
2023-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Anomabo Methodist church

OKYIR FESTIVAL 2023; FISHERMENS' DAY
2023-10-09 11:00 - 15:00 | NKANSAH PARK, Ghana

OKYIR FESTIVAL 2023; CLEAN UO EXERCISE
2023-10-10 09:00 - 14:00
October is ANOMABO

School quiz semi-final @ NKANSAH PARK -10:00 AM
Feeding of gods - 12:00 PM
MAN OBONOMA

Mark your calenders and join us on this journey as we unfold the progam for an incredible event! Dive into the details of our Anomabo Okyir upcoming programs and explore our scheduled highlights From start to Finish, here's Plan your day with our program outline- we've got something for everyone! Step-by-step, we'll guide you through our program's amazing lineup.
Check out the agaenda for an overview of our action- packed program-Its going to be epic!
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OKIR FESTIVAL 2023
2023-10-11 07:00 | ETSIWA BEACH
October is ANOMABO
Excitement awaits! Get ready for a fantastic event!

General cleaning of the beach
OBONOMA GYAADZE @ NKANSAH PARK - 1:00AM

Mark your calenders and join us on this journey as we unfold the progam for an incredible event! Dive into the details of our Anomabo Okyir upcoming programs and explore our scheduled highlights From start to Finish, here's Plan your day with our program outline- we've got something for everyone! Step-by-step, we'll guide you through our program's amazing lineup.
Check out the agaenda for an overview of our action- packed program-Its going to be epic!
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OKYIR FESTIVAL 2023
2023-10-12 09:00 - 21:00 | HEROES CENTER
OBONOMA TOURISM DAY @ HEROES CENTER- 9AM
HEALTH SREENING @ METHODIST CHURCH -9AM
SCHOOL QUIZ FINAL @ NKANSAH PARK - 9AM
OKYIR FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL @ ANKENYI PARK - 3PM
SHOW YOUR TORCH-7PM
VIGIL BY THE FETISH PRIEST / PRIESTESS (AKOMS NIGHT) -9PM

OKYIR FESTIVAL 23
2023-10-13 09:00 - 21:00 | NKANSAH PARK, Ghana
HEALTH SCREENING @ THE METHODIST CHURCH - 9:00AM
PARADING THROUGH THE TOWN AND SLAUGHTERING OF COW
PINK FRIDAY - 3:00PM
ARTIST NIGHT JAMS @ NKANSAH PARK - 9:00PM

OKYIR FESIVAL 2023
2023-10-14 09:00 - 19:00 | NKANSAH PARK, Ghana
STREET PARADE BY THE ASAFO COMPANIES
HEALTH SCREENING @ THE METHODIST CHURCH - 9:00AM
PROCESSION BY THE CHIEFS, VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, POLITICAL HEADS AND ASAFO COMPANIES - 10:00AM
GRAND DURBAR @ NKANSAH PARK - 12:00PM
STATE DANCE & MISS OBONOMA @ NKANSAH PARK - 7:00PM
SELECTION OF BEST DREESSED GENTLEMAN AND LADY
Mark your calenders and join us on this journey as we unfold the progam for an incredible event! Dive into the details of our Anomabo Okyir upcoming programs and explore our scheduled highlights From start to Finish, here's Plan your day with our program outline- we've got something for everyone! Step-by-step, we'll guide you through our program's amazing lineup.
Check out the agaenda for an overview of our action- packed program-Its going to be epic!
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2023 Millet Harvest Festival (Ngmayem)
2023-10-23 - 2023-10-27 | Krobo Odumase, Ghana
The Krobo people celebrate the Millet Festival every year during the harvest season. It is an exquisite feast full of color and jewels. Beginning as a harvest festival, the millet festival is held in Krobo Odumase in the Krobo district in eastern Ghana. A centuries-old mainstay of the diet of the farming communities was millet (ngma). Farmers would unwind and mingle after the crops were harvested, local kings would get together to talk politics, and priests would sprinkle millet on the populace as a sign of prosperity.
The theme for this year's festival is "Development In Unity. Reviving Patriotism Through Unification".
