The Klikor area is getting ready for one of its biggest heritage celebrations of the year. With just 2 days to go, according to the programme available to fmnewsonline
lineup for the Klikor Cultural Festival 2026 under the theme “Tradition Meets Creativity” and the slogan “Preserving our Heritage, Celebrating our Identity.”
When and Where
– *Dates*: Main events run *4th – 15th August 2026*
– *Locations*: *Klikor-Afegame, Ablotsivia & Ablorgame* in the Volta Region
*12-Day Program Highlights*
The festival will rotate across the 3 communities, with each day centered on ritual, music, and community gathering:
– *Day 1 – 4th Aug, Afegame*: Walling Day (Balili)
– *Day 2 – 5th Aug, Afegame*: Spiritual Journey to Sacred Forest
– *Day 3 – 6th Aug, Afegame*: Traditional Dekpetsi Drumming
– *Day 4 – 7th Aug, Afegame*: Performance by Everybody Drumming
– *Day 5 – 8th Aug*: CPP Dzibordi Drumming at Afegame + Walling Day (Balili) for Ablotsivia
– *Day 6 – 9th Aug, Ablotsivia*: Spiritual Journey to Sacred Forest
– *Day 7 – 10th Aug, Ablotsivia*: Amelewu Ceremony + Traditional Atigo Drumming
– *Day 8 – 11th Aug, Ablotsivia*: Performance by Feedoom Drumming Group
– *Day 9 – 12th Aug, Ablotsivia*: Performance by Freedom Drumming Group
– *Day 10 – 13th Aug, Ablorgame*: Walling Day (Balili) + Spiritual Journey to Sacred Forest
– *Day 11 – 14th Aug, Ablorgame*: Lifting of Ban on Drumming Ceremony + Traditional Zewu Drumming
– *Day 12 – 15th Aug, Ablorgame*: Grand Finale with Donukutorwogbe Drumming Group
Expect a full mix of *Unity, Culture, Tradition, Music, Dance, and Food* throughout the 12 days.
This year’s festival puts a strong focus on keeping Ewe drumming traditions, sacred forest practices, and communal ceremonies alive for the next generation.
Klikor is in the Ketu Sorth District of the Volta Region, and the area is known for strong Ewe heritage, music, dance, and traditional regalia.
