Odambea Festival

Odambea Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Nkusukum Traditional Area in Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana.[1][2] It is usually celebrated in the month of August.[3][4] It is also celebrated by the people of Anomabo.[5] 'Odambea' means Fortified Link in the local language.[6][7]

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.[8]

Significance

This festival is celebrated to commemorate the migration of the Nkusukum people from Techiman in formally Brong Ahafo region to their present settlement.[9] The festival also features the re-enactment of the ancient lifestyles of the people of the area.[10]

References
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  5. Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2016-07-17). "2016 Odambea Festival launched". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
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  9. "Stay Jay to perform at Odambea festival". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
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