Akwasidae Festival
The Akwasidae Festival (alternate, Akwasiadae) is celebrated by the Ashanti people and chiefs in Ashanti, as well as the Ashanti diaspora. The festival is celebrated on a Sunday, once every six weeks.
| Akwasidae Festival/Kwasi festival | |
|---|---|
Manhyia Palace Museum where the festivals are held in Kumasi | |
| Observed by | Ashanti of Asanteman |
| Significance | Festival of commemoration of ancestors |
| Celebrations | Marks the seasons and the timings for various agricultural activities |
| Date | Sunday, once every six weeks |
| Frequency | 9 times per year |
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