23/03/2023
Adowa Dance is one of the most popular dances practiced in Ghana. It has subtly become the official traditional dance to welcome dignitaries and popular personalities to Ghana.
It is mainly performed at cultural events such as festivals, funerals, marriage ceremonies, etc. More to it, the Adowa dance is a sign of expression, that allows performers to communicate their emotions and feelings through their hands and feet.
Adowa is originally an African dance by the people of the Akan tribe in Ghana. Historians believe the dance originated from the movement of an antelope which is called “Adowa” in the Akan language.