Ga Mashie to ban drumming and noise making from May 8

The month long ban on noise making that heralds the Homowo festival the chiefs and people of Ga Mashie, takes effect from May 8 to June 8, 2017.  

At a press conference in Accra Monday, the Ga traditional council cautioned that there should be no excessive noise from any form of music and musical instruments, including clapping. 

The tradition ban on drumming and noise making which has historical antecedent is observed to usher tranquility in the communities to enhance meditation. 

Usually during the ban, inhabitants in the  Ga state temporarily suspend funeral activities until the period is over. 

Announcing the calendar for the observation of the Homowo festival, Nii Dodo Nsaki, Acting President of the Ga traditional Council, said the council, in collaboration with the security agencies, would put in place a task force to enforce the traditional practice.

Ghanaian Times