Celebrations in Africa

The vast continent of The African continent is rich and diverse in its culture. It is not only changing from one nation to another but also within an individual country. Art, music, and oral literature serve to reinforce existing religious and social patterns. African nations foster national dance and music groups, museums, and to a lesser degree, artists and writers.
The African continent brings up images of a continent where vibrant and colourful celebrations range from cultural and religious to celebrations of music and the harvest. Some of the most significant of which are the African Harvest Festival, the Homowo Festival, the Yam Festival, Kwanzaa and Ramadan.
The Aboakyir celebration of Ghana, when tribal leaders and Queen Mothers process in decorated palanquins, shaded by the traditional umbrellas, and supported by drummers and warriors discharging ancient muskets, Camel Derby & Celebration of Kenya are some of the minor gatherings. The remarkable Abu Simbel Celebration takes place at the site of the temple in Egypt so precisely oriented so that twice every year, the first rays of the morning sun shine to light the inner sanctum celebrating Ramses II’s rise to the throne, and his birthday.
The African continent attracts tourists from all over the world due to its unique culture and rich traditions and festivals. The celebrations and celebrations reflect religious, cultural, historical and ethnic aspects of the community life. Celebrations are revered as a means of preserving ancient customs while paying honour to leaders and ancestors.

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