Pedia Yam Festival remains a symbol of cultural identity for Mo Dega Traditional Area.

Pedia Yam Festival is a harvest and cultural celebration which remains a cultural identity for unity for the Mo Traditional Area in Kintampo, Bono East Region. Also known as Dega Pedia Festival, the Pedia Yam Festival, like many in Ghana, is celebrated annually to serve as a time of thanksgiving to ancestors and the divine, for a fruitful farming season. It marks the end of an agricultural cycle and honour what is believed to be yam as a symbol of fertility, abundance, and sustenance.

At this year’s celebration, the Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, Joseph Kwame Kumah, described the year’s theme, “Rebuilding our cultural Heritage: Preserving our roots, shaping our future,” as more than a phrase, but a call to action for all.

In his view, culture has the power to bring people together, transcending differences and promoting a spirit of collaboration. The MP noted that while yam thrives in the region, the area holds even greater potential in cereal production. Joseph Kwame Kumah said, rice fields alone make up about 65% of farmland, presenting a tremendous opportunity for growth that has already caught the attention of government and private investors targeting Kintampo North.

He stressed that peace remains critical to unlocking that potential.

“Peace will be the conveyor belt that encourages these investors to come and contribute to our development. Without a peaceful environment, our aspirations for growth and prosperity may remain unfulfilled,” he stated.

Touching on support for traditional infrastructure, Mr. Kumah recalled that last year he pledged 100 bags of cement for the Mo Chief Palace project, a commitment shared by then candidate Mahama, now President John Dramani Mahama who also pledged 100 bags.

“Today, I am proud to announce that we have fulfilled that promise donating a total of 200 bags of cement,” he announced, saying it is heartening to see the enthusiasm of Nananom for the initiative.

In the spirit of further supporting the project, he pledged an additional 100 bags of cement for the ongoing work and called on all to embrace peace for development, stressing that unity is strength.

“Together, we can harness our cultural power to drive progress and our communities,” he noted.

The festival climaxes with a colorful grand durbar hosted and led by the Paramount Chief and Overlord of the Mo Traditional Area, Nana Kwaku Dankwaa III and it brings together chiefs, elders, youth groups, and visitors from diverse backgrounds.

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