By Agbaxode Emmanuel, GNA
Akatsi (V/R), Nov. 01, GNA – The Avenor Traditional Council has announced a line-up of activities for the 2026 Avenortutodoza Festival, aimed at promoting cultural heritage, communal harmony and sustainable development in the area.
The festival, which is being celebrated on the theme: “Peace, Unity and Security: Foundation for the Sustainable Development of Avenor,” will feature cultural, religious, educational, sporting and community development activities from November 13 to 29, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Central Planning Committee (CPC) and copied to the Ghana News Agency, the celebration will commence with a communal clean-up exercise on November 13 at 0600 hours.
A health walk is scheduled for November 15, starting from the Akatsi Four-Junction at 0500 hours, followed by a worship night at the RC Park at 1800 hours.
The programme will continue on November 18 with a Students’ Durbar and Cultural Day at the RC Park from 0700 hours to promote appreciation of Avenor’s cultural heritage among the youth.
A pilgrimage to Datsutagba will be held on November 21, while a Borborbor Night is scheduled for November 22 at the ARS premises.
As part of efforts to showcase the area’s tourism potential, participants will visit an eco-tourism site at Xavi on November 24.
Traditional activities will include the paying of homage to Torgbuiga at Avenorpeme on November 26. A weightlifting competition will also be held later that day at the No. 1 Junior High School.
The annual Mama Avenor event is slated for November 27 at the Market Lorry Park.
The festival’s Grand Durbar will take place at the Market Lorry Park on November 28 and is expected to bring together traditional authorities, citizens, residents and other stakeholders to celebrate the cultural identity of Avenor.
The celebrations will climax on November 29 with a non-denominational thanksgiving service, a football gala at the RC Park at 1300 hours and an Artistes’ Night at the Market Lorry Park at 2100 hours.
The festival is being celebrated under the royal patronage of Togbe Dorglo Anumah VI, Fiaga of Avenor, and Mama Yeasidi III, Mamaga of Avenor.
The Traditional Council expressed optimism that the festival would strengthen unity among the people, preserve the cultural values of Avenor and encourage collective participation in development initiatives across the traditional area.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/ Lydia Kukua Asamoah