Tourism in Dagbon – the Kingdom of Dagbon is haven of tourist destinations in Ghana. Come and experience an authentic African culture express by the dagomba people in Northern Ghana
The Naa Gbewaa 2023 Damba Festival is a lively and culturally significant event celebrated annually by the Dagbon people. In 2023, this beloved festival promises an extraordinary lineup of activities that will immerse both locals and tourists in the vibrant traditions of the region. From age-old customs to modern entertainment, let’s take a closer look…
The Damba Festival is a colorful celebration deeply rooted in the vibrant culture of Dagbon kingdom. It’s a grand spectacle that unites communities, transcending generations and bringing people from all walks of life together. Imagine a festival that bursts with music, dance, and traditional garb, where ancient customs and contemporary joy intertwine seamlessly. This is…
Welcome to the vibrant and enchanting world of Bugum Chugu, also known as the Fire Festival! As a curious traveler, you are about to embark on a journey that will immerse you in the rich cultural traditions and mesmerizing rituals of the Dagomba people in northern Ghana. Get ready to witness breathtaking fire displays, vibrant…
The Damba festival is the most widely celebrated festival in the northern part of Ghana. Among the Dagomba ethnic group, Damba is a fetivity that showcases Dagbon traditional dances and serves as an occasion for the glorification of chiefs and royalty. For this reason, the Damba festival holds great importance in Dagbon. Its essence is…
The yam festival which has lost its significance in Dagbon is the latter’s oldest festival which had predated the Bugum, Damba, Kpini and Eid festivals. These festivals came in the wake of the Islamisation of Dagbon culture. The yam festival is no longer celebrated but the spiritual rituals are still performed in Yendi and many…
Experience the magic of Ghana’s Bugum Chugu, also known as the Fire Festival. Explore mesmerizing fire displays, ancestral rituals, and cultural heritage in this vibrant celebration.
As we await the official launch of the “Northern Ghana Tourism Development Strategy courtesy of the announcement by the Northern Development Authority (NDA), it would be prudent to take a moment for some reflections. Ghana’s upcountry or Northern sector a component of Ghana’s democratic governance landscape today comprises the Upper East, Upper West, Savannah,…
Slave Trade and its Resistance In The Gbewaa States — Both written and oral literature had it that the ordinary Dagbamba (Dagomba) man arrived in ancient Dagbon before the rulers, Naa Gbewaa and his descendants (Fusheini Yakubu 2013: 1). According to Tamakloe, when Naa Nyagsi and his father “Naa Sitobu” arrived in modern Dagbon in…
