Asere Mantse launches 2025 Homowo Festival - Urges peace, togetherness
The Asere Mantse, Nii Asere Boi IV, has launched this year’s Homowo Festival with a call on all Ga indigenes to uphold peace, unity and togetherness throughout the celebrations.
Speaking at last Thursday’s launch held at the Asere Kotopon Palace, Nii Asere Boi IV reminded the gathering that the Homowo festival, which commemorates the overcoming of hunger by the Ga people, is a time for happiness, togetherness and reflection on their common heritage.
“Our gathering today is because it is time to celebrate Homowo. This year’s celebration is going to be one of its kind and should be celebrated with happiness,” he said.
He said the Ga people were known for their spirit of togetherness and harmony, attributes that should guide the entire festive season.
“We shouldn’t forget that we are Gas and Gas don’t quarrel because its togetherness and friendship that make up our families,” he said, adding, “Therefore, I urge us to celebrate this year's Homowo with peace, not violence, because we are one,”
Unity for progress
The Ofankor Mantse, Nii Kortey Boi II, also urged all Ga indigenes to use the Homowo festivities as an opportunity to deepen unity and foster love among themselves.
He said the festival can only be successful when the people unite, build bridges and set aside their differences.
“Let’s use unity, love and happiness to put Ga on a higher pedestal. This way, we will eliminate all issues that fuel disunity and enjoy the full benefits of the peace the festival brings,” he said.
Nii Kortey Boi II disclosed that after the launch, the chiefs and traditional leaders would proceed to Okaikwei to perform traditional rites as part of the Homowo celebrations.
The launch
The launch attracted chiefs, elders, youth and residents who gathered to witness the symbolic start of one of the most significant festivals on the Ga calendar.
Homowo, which means “hooting at hunger,” is marked with a series of traditional rituals, sprinkling of kpokpoi (a special traditional meal),and communal activities that reflect the rich history and resilience of the Ga people.
