Abura tetsi: Nana Okogyeama Oprepeh X, the Odikro and Elder of Abura Tetsi in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District of the Central Region, has announced a ban on drumming and noise-making from Friday, August 1, to Wednesday, August 27, in preparation for the Okyir festival.
According to Ghana News Agency, the ban includes all forms of noise-making activities such as loudspeakers, megaphones, drums, and other musical instruments. Nana Okogyeama has urged all residents, including religious bodies, to respect this month-long period. The directive aims to foster peaceful coexistence between the community and traditional authorities, thereby avoiding any misunderstandings that might necessitate intervention from the council.
This annual ban is a crucial cultural practice observed by the Tetsi people for spiritual reflection ahead of the Okyir festival. It is intended to ensure peace, solemnity, and spiritual focus as the community engages in important ancestral rites.
The Okyir festival is set to commence on Monday, August 25, and will continue through Saturday, August 30, 2025. Activities planned for the celebration include a quiz competition among schools, a clean-up exercise, health screenings, a beauty contest, and a grand durbar.
