The people of Worawora in the Oti Region are celebrating their rich cultural heritage, history and communal identity through a week-long programme of activities marking the 2026 Worawora Festival.
The festival, which commenced on Saturday, October 24, 2026, is being celebrated under the themes of heritage, community and remembrance, bringing together traditional authorities, residents, youth groups, business operators, religious organisations and other stakeholders to promote unity and preserve the cultural identity of the area.
The seven-day celebration features a series of activities, including community sanitation exercises, ancestral remembrance, health walks, religious performances, traditional rites, cultural exhibitions, youth engagement programmes, sporting activities and musical performances.
The opening day, Saturday, October 24, was dedicated to sanitation and remembrance.
Activities began with a massive communal clean-up exercise involving youth groups, Assembly Members, the Festival Committee and shop owners, who joined forces to clean principal streets and improve environmental sanitation in the community.
The day’s activities continued in the evening with a candlelight procession accompanied by a brass band. The procession moved from the Market Square through the Old Station to Dwabrem in honour and remembrance of the ancestors.
Sunday, October 25, was observed as Health and Praise Day, with a morning fitness walk organised for residents and members of Keep Fit Clubs.
The walk started from Dwabrem, proceeded to the Worawora Hills View and returned to Dwabrem, promoting physical fitness, healthy living and community participation.
The evening featured a gospel, dance and praise programme at Dwabrem, with church choirs and gospel musicians providing spiritual entertainment and thanksgiving.
Monday, October 26, was dedicated to the Sacred Stool and Cultural Day, featuring traditional rites and cultural activities.
The morning session was reserved for the Traditional Council’s Black Stool cleansing ceremony, an important traditional activity aimed at preserving the spiritual and cultural significance of the stool.
In the afternoon, residents and visitors were treated to traditional dances, drumming and a Royal Regalia Exhibition.
Cultural performances, including Dwabrem, Borbor and Agbadza dances, provided an opportunity for the people to showcase their indigenous traditions, music and artistic heritage.
Tuesday, October 27, was dedicated to youth and community engagement, with traditional ruler, Daasebre Sarfro Baah III, scheduled to interact with the youth, business community and market women at the New Council Building.
The engagement focused on community development priorities, particularly the proposed Local Authority (L/A) School and Mini Bridges projects.
The programme was intended to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss development concerns, share ideas and strengthen collaboration towards improving infrastructure and opportunities for residents.
The day’s activities also featured a football gala between Worawora and Tapa Amanya at the WORASEC Park, bringing sporting excitement to the celebrations.
Wednesday, October 28, was observed as Heritage Food Day, with a traditional food cooking competition held at Dwabrem.
The competition showcased indigenous dishes, including fufu and light soup, Detsi, One-One, Kokonte and Akankyee, among other traditional delicacies.
The event provided an opportunity for participants to demonstrate their culinary skills while promoting local food culture and encouraging younger generations to appreciate traditional Ghanaian dishes.
A prize was also earmarked for the best cook.
Friday, October 30, marks another major highlight of the festival, with activities dedicated to pilgrimage and music.
The day’s programme began with a keep-fit walk and pilgrimage to Ofie Bepo, the ancestral hills, between 5:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
The pilgrimage is intended to encourage the youth to reconnect with their ancestral roots and appreciate the historical and cultural significance of the community’s heritage.
The celebrations will climax in the evening with a Dancehall Artist Show and a live musical performance by the Police Band at Dwabrem.
The musical programme, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue into the early hours of Saturday, is expected to attract music lovers, residents and visitors from neighbouring communities.
The 2026 Worawora Festival serves as an important platform for cultural preservation, community mobilisation and development dialogue.
Beyond the entertainment and traditional ceremonies, the celebration highlights the importance of collective responsibility, respect for ancestral heritage and the need to involve the youth in shaping the future of the community.
It also provides an opportunity for indigenes living outside Worawora to reconnect with their roots, strengthen family and community ties and contribute to the development aspirations of their hometown.
Through the various activities, the festival continues to reinforce the values of unity, cultural identity, remembrance and community participation.
Adofoasa, the official media partner, is providing media coverage of the celebration under its community, culture and upload mandate.
