【Culture．文化】BAWA (Unity Drum, in Cape Coast, Ghana)

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BAWA (Unity Drum, in Cape Coast, Ghana)


This is found among the Lobi and Dagarba people of the Upper West Region of Ghana. This dance type died out some time ago, but has been revived. It used to be festival dance performed only when the moon was up. The occasion for performance are marriage ceremonies and festivals.

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