The Odau Etweresohene Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe together with the chiefs and Elders of Odauman have celebrated Ohumkan festival in colourful ceremony.
The Chief together with the elders pour libation and sprinkles “eto” to the gods of the land and pray for blessing to the people.
Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe together with his Elders of Etwereso will be meeting the people of Etwereso tomorrow Wednesday, 5th July,2023 at the chiefs palace to discuss issues relating to development of the land and also settle disputes among the people.
The Ohumkan festival is celebrated by the people of Akyem Abuakwa traditional area.
The festival is celebrated in June, July or in August annually. The purpose of celebrating Ohum festival is to usher in a new yam (Kokooase Bayerɛ) and give thanks to God the Almighty, the Ancestors and gods of the land for protection and provision of abundance of new yam.
Products from the lands and the river are used as symbols to remember the ancestors who struggled and persevered in keeping the society intact.
Report by Samuel Quao.