By Michael Foli Jackidy
Klikor (V/R), Oct 14, GNA-The chiefs and people of Kpeve, in the Afadzato South district of the Volta region, have officially received the Zendo Glimetsoza (Festival) flag, to signify their authority and readiness to host the 2025 celebration.
This ceremonial event, held annually, symbolizes the passing of responsibility to the next host community, ensuring the continuity of the cultural festival.
Torgbui Akpalu-Agbali II, Dufia of Glidzi, represented the chiefs and Queen mothers of Klikor in handing over the festival flag.
In his address, he reflected on the challenges his community faced in organizing this year’s festival, emphasizing the effort and coordination required for a successful event.
He expressed confidence in Kpeve while acknowledging that they have a significant task ahead to surpass the 2024 celebration. “The people of Kpeve have a huge task ahead of them to organize a festival that is even bigger and more successful than this year’s,” Torgbui Akpalu-Agbali remarked.
Mr Joseph Agbolosu, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee (CPC), handed over the flag to Kpeve and extended congratulations to the chiefs and people of Klikor for hosting a remarkable event in 2024, acknowledging the hard work and dedication that went into it.
He encouraged the people of Kpeve to match that same level of effort and aim for a more impressive celebration in 2025.
Mama Ama Serwah Dansoah II, Paramount Queen Mother of Kpeve, accepted the flag on behalf of the chiefs, queen mothers, and the people of Kpeve.
She pledged that Kpeve would work diligently to organize a successful and memorable festival in 2025, promising that the event would live up to expectations.
The Zendo Glimetsoza Festival is a rotational celebration observed among five Zendo communities- Klikor in Ketu South Municipal, Kpeve in Afajato South District, Tsorxor in North Dayi District, Tsibu in Ho West District and Klefe in Ho Municipal, which commemorates the migration of their ancestors from Notsie and serves as a symbol of unity and solidarity among the communities.
Beyond the celebration of shared history, the festival also promotes development within these communities, fostering cooperation and cultural pride.
With the flag now in Kpeve, preparations for the 2025 Zendo Glimetsoza Festival have officially begun, as the community looks forward to continuing the legacy of the festival and strengthening the bond between the five Zendo communities.
GNA