The La Dadekotopong municipality in the Greater Accra Region came alive with a vibrant display of culture, tradition, and communal spirit as the chief, elders, and people of Abese La Adonten concluded their annual Afrimi Yele Yeli (Yam Festival) with a spectacular durbar.
The Afrimi Yam Festival serves as a significant precursor to the Homowo celebrations, reinforcing spiritual connections, ancestral reverence, and a sense of communal identity among the La people.
The event drew participation from various clans in La, as well as schoolchildren, who gathered to honour the theme: "Empowering Ghanaian Youth: Breaking the Chains of Drug Abuse through Cultural Heritage and Community Support." Dignitaries in attendance included the Member of Parliament for La Dadekotopon, the Municipal Chief Executive Officer, Ghana's Ambassador to Brazil, and other distinguished guests.
This year's celebration aimed to address the issue of drug abuse among La's youth while promoting unity among the chiefs and people of the community.
