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The Edina Bakatue Festival is one of Ghana’s most vibrant cultural celebrations, honouring tradition, history, and community spirit. This year’s festival runs from July 6 to July 11, 2026, with a rich program of rituals, regattas, cultural competitions, and grand celebrations.
Highlights include ancestral ceremonies, canoe races on the Benya Lagoon, the Miss Edina cultural pageant, dance battles, food parades, and a grand durbar at Elmina Castle. The festival concludes with a lively beach party, showcasing Elmina’s coastal heritage.
The Edina Bakatue Festival is a unique opportunity to experience Ghanaian culture, history, and unity in one unforgettable week.
EVENT INFO
- Cultural festival
- 06 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026
- Elmina
Elmina - Central 
Ghana
