Ghana: Thousands Celebrate Hogbetsotso Festival With Traditional Dance & Music Processions

Thousands gathered in Anloga, Ghana, for the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Anlo Ewe people. The annual festival featured traditional dancing, energetic drumming, colourful processions and ceremonial displays attended by President John Dramani Mahama. Chiefs, elders and visitors joined the celebrations, which commemorate the historic migration of the Anlo Ewe people from Notsie in present-day Togo. This year's theme highlighted heritage, cultural values and national unity. The festival also brought families and communities together to reconnect with their roots. Watch the vibrant celebrations and spectacular cultural performances from Ghana's Volta Region.