In the heart of Ghana’s Volta Region ... Historically, the dance evolved from Atrikpui, a war dance performed by the Ewe people during times of battle. It was designed to boost warriors ...

Discover the rich cultural heritage of Ghana’s Volta Region through ... Agbadza has evolved into a popular recreational dance performed by the Ewe people, particularly during the Hogbetsotso ...

in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said traditional music and dance were essential components of people’s way of life, serving as vital expressions that convey societal values. “Music and ...

It is a harvest festival that involves purification ceremonies, traditional music and dance ... observed by the Anlo Ewe people of the Volta Region in Ghana. The festival is held annually and ...

Moreover, the use of traditional Ewe instruments, as well as the borborbor and the Agbadza dance adds a distinctive flavor to religious ceremonies, connecting worshippers to their ancestral roots. In ...

These young Anlo children drum and dance ... in Ghana. Visitors who attend the festival have the opportunity to witness and engage with the rich traditions and customs of the Ewe people.

Performances in N.Y.C. The festival hosts the National Dance Company ... this week brings Ghana back to the DanceAfrica stage. After immersing himself in the country’s culture — and holding ...

In Accra’s Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, a statue of Ghana’s first president bears ... the polyrhythmic drumming of the Yoruba, Ewe and Ga tribes. Afrobeats, its younger cousin, acknowledges ...

Every tribe in Ghana has a unique traditional dance. Some of these traditional dances include Agbadza performed by the Ewe people; Adowa, performed by the Akans (Ashatis, Bonos, Akims ...