ACCRA TO GO SILENT FROM MAY 8 TO JUNE 8 2017

The Ga Traditional Council(GTC) has announced 8th May to 8th June 2017 as period to observe the annual ban on Drumming and Noise Making in Accra.
The period affords priests and priestesses of Ga a congenial time to fast and pray for the betterment of Ga and its people. This period also sees to the planting and harvesting of millet for the celebration of the annual Ga Homowo festival in August. 

During the period, all residents of Ghana's Capital and largest city, Accra, are barred from burying the dead, whistling, clapping, drumming, playing loud music and engaging in activities that may bring about noise. 

Acting President of GTC, Nii Dodoo Nsaki indicated that in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, a Task Force has been formed to patrol and ensure compliance. He called on all residents in parts of Accra, which would be affected by the ban, to comply or be dealt with, in accordance to the law. 
The areas include the Accra Metropolis (Gamashi and its immediate communities), Ga South (Weija, Borteanor and immediate communities), Ga Central ( Santa Maria, Sowutuom and surrounding communities), Ga West (Obom, Amasaman, Ofankor etc) and parts of Ga East( Dome, Kwabenya, Ashongman etc)





TIME TABLE FOR 2017 GA HOMOWO FESTIVALS



  1. Nungua- Saturday, 1st July
  2. Dantu - Saturday, 29th July
  3. Tema - Friday, 4th August
  4. Ga Mashi - Saturday, 12th August
  5. Osu, La, Teshie - Tuesday, 22nd August 
  6. Kpone, Prampram, Ningo - Tuesday, 22nd August  
  7. Watch video of the event via this link  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_H8enGjxfw

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