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Lifestyle - Culture. How do people celebrate in the community of Denu in Ghana? The beliefs and customs of the Ewe tribe in Denu. The people are fond of. Sporting activities and football – can you name some famous footballers from Ghana who play for teams in Britain?
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Lifestyle - Culture How do people celebrate in the community of Denu in Ghana? The beliefs and customs of the Ewe tribe in Denu.
The people are fond of... • Sporting activities and football – can you name some famous footballers from Ghana who play for teams in Britain? • Preparing for celebrations by decorating and creating special works of art. • Celebrations,music and traditional dances.
Here are the children of the village on their way to Church on Sunday morning.
Special clothes will be made by the tailor. Patterned fabrics are used every time.
Special patterns The kente weave Adrinka printing The Akan wood carvings
Everyone is talking... Everyone is singing... dancing... eating... laughing!
Beliefs and customs • 60% of the population are Christians • 15% of the population are Muslems The muslems tend to live in the North of the country • 25% of the population are followers of traditional religions
Christian services Singing Listening to readings and a sermon Prayer
Traditional religions • The Ewe tribe worship a god by the name of Mawu. • The followers believe that your deeds influence these gods. You must behave responsibly in order to co-habit with these gods. Juju is a god that defends the village, and wreaks vengeance on unrighteous people. Juju has special powers because he sits under some powerful herbs.