Philadelphia, PA -- On Saturday; September 18th, 2010, the second annual Homowo Festival took off in a grand style at IMHOTEP Charter High School. The CEO of the school is; Mrs Christine Wiggins who is also Asofoanye (Chief Warrior in Ga State of Accra, Ghana). The event was made possible by The GaDangme Foundation of Pennsylvania in conjunction with Imhoptep. Dignitaries in attendance were; Nene Djagbletey, Chief of Dodowa, Nii Akapeh, Asofoatse of OSU in Accra and Rev Emmanuel Marbel from Committee of Chieftancy Affairs in Accra, Ghana. The Chairman of Mayors Commission on African and Carribean Affairs; Hon Stanley Straughter who is also a Chief in Nigeria graced the occasion. Dr. Sam Quartey aka Nii Kwarte Quartey I, Founder, The Director of GADANGME Foundation, Daniel Quartey, Joshua Crabbe, the Secretary, Ms Melonie Quartey and Emmanuel A. Quarcoo, the Linguist (Okyeame), members, students, teachers, admnistration and the general public. The Sprinkling of the Kpoikpoi took place along the block of the school and was led by Nii Quartey I. Click here for slide show on the festival; http://www.3gmediaonline.com/?p=6088 *The meaning of the sprinking of KPOKPOI* The Sprinkling of KPOKPOI (Unleven Bread made from corn) is performed by royals such as the King, Queen, Chiefs, and High Priests (wolomei) on the Festival day. The food is prepared for all to eat and the rest sprinkled on the ground for earthly creatures to partake in the abundance of food. It is believed that the spirits of our ancestors are present all the time such as; King Ayi Kushi, our first King and Joshua (aka)Jesus etc. Libation is offered to GOD for whatever we do since we know they are in the Spirit. We use either water which gives nourishment to our body and earth or white alcohol which is also called spirit. *About the Foundation* The GADANGME Foundation of Pennsylvania comprise of people from Accra and those who sympathizes with people from The Ga Dangme Region of GHANA. The Organization was co-founded by Dr Samuel Nii Kwate Quartey, the Chairman and Chief or Ga Mantse. He is also the President of the Board of Imhotep Charter High School. Images by www.3gmediaonline.com Source:Gadangme Foundation of Pennsylvania