Which traditional festival celebrated in Lawra in the Upper West Region features energetic dancing and xylophone (gyil) music?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Kobine Festival
- Step 1: Kobine is the post-harvest festival of the Dagaaba people of Lawra. Step 2. Dancers wear cowrie-shell headgear and execute rapid hip and foot movements to gyil rhythms. Answer: Kobine Festival. Why not the others: Kakube is celebrated at Nandom; Gologo is celebrated by the Talensi at Tengzug; Damba is Dagbon/Mamprugu.
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