Explore the Culture World Of
Asere Homowo In New Jersey
Celebrating Homowo Across Borders
The Homowo Festival, meaning “hooting at hunger”, is the proud heritage of the Ga people of Ghana. It is a time of thanksgiving, unity, and joy—honoring our ancestors and celebrating resilience.
This year, the Asere Traditional Council, under the leadership of HRM Nii Nikoi Olai Amashie III, brings Homowo to the diaspora community in PLainfield, New Jersey, USA. Together, we share the rituals, drumming, dancing, and sprinkling of kpokpoi, keeping our traditions alive while embracing new cultural connections abroad.
Festival Highlights
- Traditional Rituals: Sprinkling of kpokpoi (cornmeal dish) to honor ancestors and give thanks.
- Cultural Performances: Drumming, dancing, and storytelling that showcase Ga heritage.
- Community Gathering: A joyful reunion of Ga families, friends, and well-wishers abroad.
- Diaspora Pride: Sharing the richness of Homowo with international audiences.
Our Mission
- Preserve and promote Ga culture across the diaspora.
- Unite families and friends through shared traditions.
- Showcase the richness of Homowo to international audiences.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
DAY 1 – CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
Location : Plainfield Performing Arts Center
- June 26, 2026
DAY 2 – GRAND FESTIVAL & POLICY SUMMIT
Location : Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield
- June 27, 2026
Asere Homowo In Ghana
The timing of Homowo is dictated by the Ga Native Calendar, which is traditionally controlled by the priests of the Lamte Dsanwe lineage of the Asere Quarter. The festival cycle begins in April or May with Shibaa, the ceremonial sowing of Nmaa (millet), initiated by the Dantu priest.