Kumasi, April 3, GNA – The Manhyia Palace on
Sunday went gay as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,
celebrated the Akwasidae, a secret day on the Asante calendar,
with a colourful durbar in Kumasi. The Asantehene clad in a beautiful kente cloth and also
adorned in gold ornaments, arrived at the forecourt of the Palace
at about 1330 hours amidst the blowing of traditional horns and
“kete” and 93fontomfrom” tunes. Among the dignitaries, who graced the occasion, were
Diplomats, Members of Parliament (MPs), Traditional rulers,
Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives and people
from all walks of life. As Otumfuo Osei Tutu sat in state a retinue of
traditional rulers and other special guests, who were in their
traditional dressing, took turns to greet and pay homage to him
whiles others also presented gifts and drinks. Mr Collins Adusei, Registrar of the Kumasi Traditional
Council, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the occasion
was very symbolic in the history of the Ashanti Kingdom and
urged the youth to be abreast of its significance. He said it promotes unity, social harmony and sense
of belongingness amongst the people.
Source: GhanaWeb
