Culture

Fire Festival

This exciting, raucous annual event is celebrated in most Mamprusi communities across the region in remembrance of an old legend.

NaYiri Palace

The chief’s palace in Nalerigu, the traditional seat of the overlord of Mamprugu is a center of cultural activities in the region.

Gbintiri Market

Held every six days, thousands come from all over to trade goods and livestock in the region’s largest market.

What is a Courtyard Pounding?

Learn what this community event for women in Ghana’s North East Region is all about.

2018 Nalerigu Damba Festival Video

Watch video clips from annual Damba Festival events at the chief’s palace in Nalerigu.

Watch the 2018 Fire Festival

Scenes from the annual festival in Nalerigu, Ghana