Festivals
Every ethnic group have various characteristics which make them unique among the others.
They also celebrate festivals which are different among the various ethnic groups.
Some ethnic groups and their ethnic groups are tabulated below
| FESTIVAL | TYPE | MODE OF CELEBRATION | DATE | ETHNIC GROUP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakatue | Fish harvesting | Pouring mashed yam into the Bakel lagoon then fishermen are permitted to open the fishing season. | July | Edina/Elmina |
| Aboakyir | Deer hunting | Two separate Asafo groups are asked to go and catch a deer and present it to the chief. The group to present theirs first is crowned the winner with a colourful durbar. | May | Winneba (Efutu) |
| Fetu Afahye | Harvest denoting first contact with whites. | Colourful procession of chiefs amid drumming and dancing. Sacrifice of a cow to the seventy seven gods of Oguaa. | August/ September | Cape coast (Oguaa) |
| Homowo | Harvest/ thanksgiving | Beautiful and colourful ceremony amidst sprinkling of festive food called kpokpoi to the gods and ancestors of the Ga state. | August | Accra/ Ga traditional area |
| Fiok | War festival | War festival to re-enact ancient historic exploits of the Busa people. Drumming, dancing and thanksgiving to the gods of the land. | December | Sandema, Northern Ghana |
| Damba | Religious festival | Originally linked with the birth of Prophet Mohammed. Two days full of pageantry and horse riding | September/ October | Tamale/ Yendi |