Culture & Society
Ghana's Festival Calendar and Public Holidays
Plan your year around Ghana festivals and Ghana public holidays, from Homowo and Aboakyere to Damba, with a month-by-month calendar and visitor tips.
Sep 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Topic
Festivals, languages, music, clothing and the family traditions that shape everyday life in Ghana.
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Culture & Society
Plan your year around Ghana festivals and Ghana public holidays, from Homowo and Aboakyere to Damba, with a month-by-month calendar and visitor tips.
Sep 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Culture & Society
A practical guide to Ghanaian traditions and family life, covering outdooring naming ceremonies, day names, funerals, chieftaincy and everyday courtesy.
Aug 13, 2026 · 7 min read
Culture & Society
From kente cloth and the northern smock to kaba and slit, this guide explains Ghanaian clothing, what each garment means and when people wear it.
Aug 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Culture & Society
A plain-English guide to Ghanaian music genres, from highlife and hiplife to gospel, afrobeats and dancehall, with the artists and scenes worth knowing.
Jul 24, 2026 · 8 min read
Culture & Society
Explore the languages of Ghana, from official English to Twi, Ga, Ewe and Dagbani, with a table of major tongues, where they're spoken, and tips for visitors.
Jul 16, 2026 · 8 min read