The People of Berekuso celebrate
Ohum and this ceremony is usually held in February. Ohum is one of Ghana's many festivals that see attendance from people from all walks of life including the diaspora. For many decades, the
Ohum Festival has been a staple of Ghana's colourful, vibrant and diverse cultural expression, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate themes of victory, gratitude and harvest, in unity. However, even before Odwira became a part of Ghana's cultural landscape it had long been celebrated by the people of Abiriw,
Dawu and
Awukugua in the
Eastern Region. The Ohum festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of harvesting new farm crops, just like the
Homowo of the Gas,
Ahoboa and
Bakatue of the people of Elmina, and
Aboakyere of the Awutus and Afutus,
Kundum of the Ahantas and Nzemas,
Adaekese of the Ashantis,
Hogbotsotso of Anlo (Ewes),
Dambaa of the Dagombas, and
Apoo of Bono and Bono East region. Ohumwas an ancient traditional festival of the people of Akuapem, particularly the
Larteh and Okere people including Abiriw who are
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