Where Ewe is spoken
Ghana · Togo · Benin
Culture
The Ewe people live across south-eastern Ghana, southern Togo and parts of Benin.
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Drumming and dance
Volta Region
Music
Agbadza and other Ewe rhythms are community events, not performances.
Kente and woven cloth
Ghana · Togo
Culture
Ewe weaving uses its own motifs and storytelling patterns.
Greetings come first
Across Ewe communities
Etiquette
Skipping greetings is considered rude, even in a hurry.
Food at the centre
Coastal West Africa
Food
Akple, banku and fresh fish shape everyday coastal meals.
Hogbetsotso festival
Anloga, Ghana
History
An annual festival remembering a historic migration.