In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style

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‘Te Za’, also referred to as the Asogli Yam Celebration, is a harvest festival that is observed by the people of Ho and its neighboring communities in the Volta Region.

Every September, people celebrate it as a time to express gratitude to God as well as the gods and ancestors, for a bountiful harvest and to pray for prosperity and good health.

This year’s event was no different.

In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style

Residents of Akoefe, Ho, Kpenoe, and Takla, the four traditional areas that make up Asogli, came together to showcase their rich culture.

In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style

Climaxing the event with a durbar on Saturday at Ho Jubilee Park, chiefs and residents of Asogli gathered.

In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style

Ewes from the Republic of Togo as well as local and foreign tourists, chiefs, and some diplomats attended the festival.

In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style

The Asogli State’s Paramount Chief, Togbe Afede XIV, sat in state to be honored and to address the crowd.

In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style

Myjoyonline.com’s Photojournalist, Sammy Moore was there and captured these moments.

In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style
In pictures: Asogli Yam festival celebrated in style