Rich Ashanti culture on display as Bawumia graces Otumfuo's Silver Jubilee Durbar in style

The rich culture and tradition of Asanteman were on full display on Sunday at the Silver Jubilee Anniversary durbar of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The revered king ascended to the Golden Stool in 1999, and Sunday's colourful ceremony marked 25 years of his ascension to the throne.

People from all walks of life turned up in large numbers for the occasion, which also celebrated Akwasidaekese, a sacred festival in Ashanti tradition.

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, was among the distinguished dignitaries present. He led a powerful government and NPP delegation, which included Ministers of State, MPs, and the National Chairman of the NPP.

On a day when culture and tradition were fully displayed, Dr. Bawumia was not to be left out, as he donned a full traditional regalia.

Clad in a beautiful kente cloth with matching ahenema (sandals), Dr. Bawumia was accompanied by his wife, Samira, who was also dressed in a beautiful kente.

Colourfully, all the government and party officials accompanying Dr. Bawumia also wore kente clothes befitting the occasion.

As Dr. Bawumia's bus arrived at the grounds, it attracted instant cheers from the crowd as they tried to catch a glimpse of the NPP flagbearer.

Dr. Bawumia and his entourage had to disembark from the bus and walk through the thick crowd.

Dr. Bawumia was also one of several dignitaries who attended a dinner at the Manhyia Palace in honour of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Many traditional rulers from across the country, including the Ga Mantse, joined the Asantehene and Asanteman to commemorate his Silver Jubilee.

KOD