title: Adaakoya Festival
text: # Adaakoya Festival
  
  Adaakoya Festival is an annual harvest festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Gurunsis in Bolgatanga and Zuarungu in the Upper East Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated between the months of January and February.
  
  ## Celebrations
  
  During the festival, there is a durbar of chiefs and their people. Sacrifices are offered to the gods. There is also drumming and dancing.
  
  ## Significance
  
  The festival is celebrated to give thanks to the gods for a good harvest.
  
  