Addae Tuntum Festival (Akwasidae Tuntum) is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Kukuom-Asunafo in the Ahafo Region, formerly Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. [1] It is usually celebrated in the month of January [2] or in December. [3]
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]
This festival is celebrated to mark the event of the Ebirimoro war between the Sefwis and Ahafos in the 18th century. [3] The festival is also held to re-affirm the people's commitment to their chief. [5]
Addae Tuntum Festival (Akwasidae Tuntum) is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Kukuom-Asunafo in the Ahafo Region, formerly Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. [1] It is usually celebrated in the month of January [2] or in December. [3]
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]
This festival is celebrated to mark the event of the Ebirimoro war between the Sefwis and Ahafos in the 18th century. [3] The festival is also held to re-affirm the people's commitment to their chief. [5]