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加纳霍莫沃节：库波科瓦伊粥、鼓乐与祖先追思

Every August in Accra, the Ga people celebrate Homowo with laughter and loud drumming.
Families prepare kpokpoi, a sticky corn-and-palm-oil dish, to share with neighbors and elders.
Children wear white cloth and carry small bells while dancing through village streets.
Elders tell stories about famine years and how unity helped their ancestors survive.
People sprinkle rice flour on doorsteps to honor spirits who watch over their homes.
Drummers play ancient rhythms that call ancestors back for this joyful reunion.
Young adults serve food barefoot as a sign of humility and respect.
The festival ends with a community feast where everyone eats from the same large bowl.
Visitors are always welcomed with kola nuts and cool hibiscus drink.
Homowo teaches that remembering hardship makes today’s blessings even sweeter.