Odwira festival

The Odwira festival is celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of Fanteakwa in the Eastern region of Ghana. The Odwira Festival is celebrated by the people of Akropong-Akuapim, Aburi, Larteh and Mamfi in the Eastern Region. This is celebrated annually in the month of September. The festival celebrates a historic victory over the Ashanti in 1826.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Odwira Festival". Retrieved July 3, 2012.


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