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.

Dressing up in a grand manner!

Everyone wears their best clothes

Two different sets of clothing

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

The whole village gathers around

Everyone is talking...

Everyone is singing...

dancing...

eating...

laughing!

Dancing together.

Suddenly…everyone is dancing!

Attempting to dance!

Beliefs and customs

• 60% of the population are Christians• 15% of the population are MuslemsThe 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.