Munufie Festival

Munufie Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Mpuasuman-Japekrom Traditional Area in the Jaman South District in the Bono region, formerly Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana.[1][2][3][4][5] It is usually celebrated in the month of October.[6][7][8] The people of Mpuasu-Japekrom Traditional Area also celebrate theirs in September.[9][10][11] The people and chiefs of Abi Traditional Area also celebrate theirs in September.[12]

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.[13]

Significance

This festival is celebrated to mark an event that took place in the past.[14]

References
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  8. Online, Peace FM. "3 Killed Over Chieftaincy Dispute In BA". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
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  11. "Group blames MCE for Japekrom shooting; demands his resignation". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
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  13. "Major Festivals". www.ghanaembassyiran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  14. "The Consulate General Of The Republic of GHANA in The United Arab Emirates (Dubai)". www.ghanaconsulatedubai.com. Retrieved 2020-08-21.


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