Fanteakwa District | ||
Region | Eastern Region | |
District type | Ordinary | |
District Chief Executive | Ofoe Caesar | |
Capital | Begoro | |
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Area | 1,066 km² | |
Population (2002) | 85,772 | |
ISO 3166 | GH-EP-FA |
The Fanteakwa District is a district of Ghana in the Eastern Region. Its capital is Begoro, which is about ?100km?? north of Accra, the capital.
Begoro Odwira Festival (Ahwie Festival) is an occasion for worship of the gods and goddesses of the nation, and for purifying the sacred stools, which are the symbol of togetherness of the people and also, the time to manifest allegiance to hallowed stool occupants. The ceremony marks the peak of a general sense of unity for strength, hard work for prosperity and above all, loyalty and service to the state. [1]
External Links
[www.aa42.com/Ghana The York Fanteakwa Community Link (YFCL)]
Sources
- "Districts of Ghana". Statoids.
- GhanaDistricts.com