Akwasidae Festival

Akwasidae Festival/Kwasi festival
Manhyia Palace Museum where the festivals are held in Kumasi
Observed byAshanti of Asanteman
SignificanceFestival of commemoration of ancestors
CelebrationsMarks the seasons and the timings for various agricultural activities
DateSunday, once every six weeks
Frequency9 times per year

The Akwasidae Festival (alternate, Akwasiadae) is celebrated by the Ashanti people and chiefs in Ashanti, as well as the Ashanti diaspora. The festival is celebrated on a Sunday, once every six weeks.

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