Sekondi-Takoradi in Ghana is toured by travelers from various parts of the world. Festivals in Sekondi-Takoradi are very popular. Moreover, being a part of the Festivals in Sekondi-Takoradi will give you a glimpse of the rich culture of Ghana.
Sekondi Kundum is one of the popular Festivals in Sekondi-Takoradi. People of all ages participate in the Kundum festival with full zeal and enthusiasm. This festival of Kundum is held each and every year from the months of July to August.
Sekondi Kundum is a celebration of food harvest. The communities of the area celebrate this festival to make stronger their mutual bond with each other. People of Metropolis that is the Ahantas celebrate Kundum. Kofi Kundum from whom the name of the Sekondi Kundum is derived is said to be the God of harvest. Nana Owu Eduku initiated this festival. Brempong Yaw in course of time gave importance to this festival of Sekondi Kundum.
There is a legend associated with the festival of Sekondi Kundum. The legend says that there was a palm tree in the beautiful village of Aboade. And the palm of this place ripen only once in each and every year. The ripening of the palm fruit is associated with the beginning of this festival.
The festival of Sekondi Kundum is celebrated by both the Ahantas ,Nzemas and also by the Sekondi people. During this festival, the people ask their ancestors to protection themselves from any mishap.
The Sekondi Kundum festival is the harvest festival. During this festival people set new set goals for the coming year. There are also certain festivals that are organized before the Kundum.
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