AKATSI, VOLTA REGION β The Chiefs and people of the Avenor Traditional Area are set to celebrate the 2026 Avenor Tutudoza Festival from November 13 to 29, with a series of cultural, sporting, religious and community development activities expected to bring together residents, traditional leaders and visitors from across Ghana and beyond.
The festival, which is celebrated under the auspices of the Avenor Traditional Council, is being held on the theme: βPeace, Unity and Security: Foundation for the Sustainable Development of Avenor.β
The annual celebration aims to promote the rich cultural heritage of the Avenor people, strengthen unity among communities and encourage collective efforts towards sustainable development.
According to the official programme released by the organisers, this year’s activities will include a community clean-up exercise, health walk, worship night, Students’ Durbar and Cultural Day, pilgrimage to Datsutagba, Borborbor Night, eco-tourism visit, traditional homage, weightlifting competition, Mama Avenor celebration, grand durbar and entertainment activities.
Festival activities and dates
The celebrations will officially begin on Friday, November 13, with a community clean-up exercise scheduled for 6:00 a.m.
On Sunday, November 15, a health walk will take place from Akatsi Four-Junction at 5:00 a.m., followed by a worship night at RC Park at 6:00 p.m.
The programme will continue on Wednesday, November 18, with a Students’ Durbar and Cultural Day at RC Park, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
A pilgrimage to Datsutagba is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, while Borborbor Night will take place on Sunday, November 22, at the ARS premises from 6:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, November 24, participants will visit an eco-tourism site at Xavi, with the programme indicating a 4:00 a.m. departure.
Traditional activities will continue on Thursday, November 26, with homage to Torgbuiga at Avenorpeme at 10:00 a.m. A weightlifting competition is also scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at No. 1 Junior High School.
The annual Mama Avenor celebration will take place on Friday, November 27, at Market Lorry Park, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Grand Durbar and festival climax
The much-anticipated Grand Durbar is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, at Market Lorry Park, starting at 10:00 a.m.
The event is expected to provide an opportunity for the people of Avenor to showcase their traditions, cultural identity and achievements while strengthening relationships among communities.
The festival will climax on Sunday, November 29, with a non-denominational thanksgiving service, football gala and artistes’ night.
The thanksgiving service will bring together worshippers from different Christian denominations, while the football gala is scheduled for RC Park at 1:00 p.m.
The celebrations will conclude with an Artistes’ Night at Market Lorry Park, beginning at 9:00 p.m., where music and entertainment are expected to provide a fitting end to the festival.
Festival promotes unity and development
Avenor Tutudoza is an annual celebration of the history, traditions and cultural values of the Avenor Traditional Area.
The 2026 edition is expected to encourage participation from Avenor natives living in Ghana and abroad, while creating opportunities to promote tourism, cultural exchange and development initiatives.
The festival is being celebrated under the royal patronage of Torgbuiga Dorglo Anumah VI, Paramount Chief of the Avenor Traditional Area, and Mama Yeasidi III, Mamaga of Avenor.
The organisers are expected to use the celebration to reinforce the importance of peace, unity and security as essential foundations for the development of the traditional area.
Residents, visitors and natives of Avenor are encouraged to participate in the activities and support efforts aimed at preserving the area’s cultural heritage and promoting sustainable development.
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