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SIMPA’S MASQUERADE FESTIVAL; NOTHING LIKE IT!

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SIMPA’S MASQUERADE FESTIVAL; NOTHING LIKE IT! In my last article on the brand ‘Winneba’ I promised readers an in-depth expose on each of the brand attributes of the restful and culturally wealthy town Winneba. For the purposes of clarity, Simpa is the same town as Winneba. In simple terms the other/native name of Winneba is Simpa. So the two names would be used interchangeably in this article.   Starting in no order, we begin with the masquerade which is one of the most spectacular, major and thrilling festivities you can experience in Ghana. ‘Kaakaamotobi’ and Fancy/Fanti Dress are very familiar terms you might have heard. These are local and coined terms for what is technically known as the Masquerade.   Various towns and cities that are associated with it are mostly found along the coastal belt and the central parts of Ghana, mention can be made of Saltpond, Swedru, Takoradi and Winneba . I have experienced several masquerade festivals throughout the country, indeed eac