As part of preparations for the 2025 Awutu Awubia Festival, the Nananom of the Awutu Traditional Area have announced a ban on drumming and noise-making across all Awutu communities.

The directive, which forms part of ritual performances and spiritual cleansing ahead of the revered festival, will take effect from Tuesday, June 3 to Wednesday, June 26, 2025.

The announcement was made by the Traditional Priest of the area, Otsor Odai Tutu, during a press engagement.

He explained that the three-week observance is a sacred tradition that ensures the successful celebration of the Awubia Festival, one of Ghana’s oldest and most culturally significant festivals, which embodies the values, customs, and historical identity of the Awutu people.

“The period is meant for solemn reflection, prayers, and purification of the land. We urge all residents and visitors to strictly adhere to this directive or face the necessary traditional sanctions,” the priest cautioned.

The ban prohibits the use of musical instruments during church services, as well as loud music in pubs, funerals, wedding ceremonies, parties, and any social gathering that generates excessive noise.

All spinning centres, sound systems, and outdoor events are also barred from operating within the designated period.

Communities affected include Awutu Beraku, Awutu Bawjiase, Awutu Saakwa, Awutu Adawukwa, Awutu Ntowkruwa, Ofadaa, Ofaso, Bontrase, Ahentia, Bosomabena, and other surrounding towns under the jurisdiction of the Awutu Traditional Council.

Otsor Odai Tutu warned that anyone who defies the ban will face strict disciplinary action from the traditional authorities.

The Awutu Awubia Festival continues to play a vital role in preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Awutu people, drawing celebrants and tourists from across the country and the diaspora.