It is also meant for merry ,also meant for merry making. There are many festivals among the ethnic groups of Ghana.
Festivals differ from one ethnic group to another.
These festivals show how the people have respect for customs and traditions. During this festivals, families come together. Towns and villages use these periods to plan and raise funds for development projects in their areas. Also people make sacrifices and give thanks to the Almighty God, the ancestors and the Gods during these festivals. Festivals in Ghana can be placed in two groups.