The origins, purpose and rituals of Afahye (Yam Festival): The Akan-Bono New Year
DATE: Sunday, September 12, 2021
TIME: 3:00pm EST
FORMAT: Virtual Presentation
Learn about the Afahye or what is commonly called yam festival. It is an annual festival or celebration of thanksgiving, purification and blessings surrounding a family or a state Obosom.
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