Revellers slid down the Klefe hills into the community as hundreds of people gathered for the annual new yam hailing carnival in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region.
The arrival of the crowd caused gridlock traffic at Klefe junction, where participants gathered to join the procession.
The carnival signified the arrival of fresh yam to the community and was accompanied by traditional customs.
These customs and traditions play an important role in the broader yam festival celebrations.
The event marked the lifting of the ban on eating new yam and celebrated the arrival of fresh yam into local storage.
Chiefs, residents, and revellers filled the streets as the celebration moved across the area.
Participants celebrated with excitement as the carnival progressed down the hills and into the town.
Some attendees danced to music blaring from speakers
According to Joy Online.
