A colourful ceremony of net-casting was held on the banks of the Fosu Lagoon on Tuesday to signify the lifting of the ban on fishing and noise making imposed about a month ago to commence activities
of the Oguaa Fetu Afahye Festival of the chief and people of the area.
It was witnessed by a large number of people including tourists who cheered as a gun was fired three times and the Adontenhen�s net cast in
lagoon three times to determine the type of harvest in store for the area this year.
The quantity of fish caught would indicate whether there will be bumper or lean harvest, fortunately the Adontenhen�s net had quite a large catch this year, indicating that there will be bumper harvest of both foodstuff and fish.
Libation was poured amidst incantations by the Adontenhen of Oguaa Traditional Area, Nana Kwamina Nyimfa IX, asking for the blessings of the
gods on Oguaaman and its people for a fruitful and successful year.
He called on all residents to contribute their quota towards the development of the area.
The Chairman of the Afahye Planning committee, Nana Kow Ackon V, expressed the hope that the coming year would be fruitful and advised the people to peacefully co-exist with one another to facilitate the growth and development of the town.
Earlier a regatta sponsored by the MTN was held as part of the celebrations and the first, second and third winners were awarded GH�300,
GH�200 and GH�150 respectively as well as MTN products.