The PramPram Traditional area has officially commenced the Kpledo Festival, a sacred observance celebrated over three consecutive Tuesdays, each holding its own special significance for the community and the honoring of local deities. The first Tuesday is dedicated to the revered LaLue deity, which was carried in procession to Kpletsoshishi yesterday for traditional dancing and rituals. Following these celebrations, the deity was taken to a sacred grove, a journey marked by the imposition of a temporary curfew known as Adjeekpo. During this time, no one is permitted to step outside until the rites are completed to ensure the sanctity of the ritual.
The festival will transition into its second phase next week with the arrival of the second Tuesday, known as Kpeti Kpley. This day is primarily for the townspeople and visitors, serving as a time of joy, dancing, and merrymaking where everyone comes together to celebrate freely.
Unlike the initial phase, there is no curfew on this day, and festivities usually continue until around 7:00 PM. The Kpledo Festival will eventually reach its final phase on the third Tuesday, when the people move to the beach for spiritual cleansing rites, bringing the sacred celebrations to a close.
The Paramount Chief of Prampram, Nene Tetteh Wakah, has called for peace, unity, and togetherness among the people of Prampram as preparations intensify for the ongoing LaLue Kpledomi Festival.
Speaking ahead of the second and third phases of the festival, scheduled for next Tuesday and the following week, the revered chief encouraged indigenes and residents of Prampram living outside the township to return home and actively participate in the celebrations. He emphasized that the festival is a vital piece of cultural heritage that unites the people, strengthens traditions, and promotes development in the area. Nene Tetteh Wakah underscored that the success of the festivities depends on a collective spirit, urging all stakeholders to prioritize the progress of the traditional area throughout the remaining rites.
