The first Saturday of November each year is a historic day for the people of Anlo in the Volta Region as they celebrate a landmark event, the Hogbetsotso festival. It is to commemorate the escape from Notsie. in Togo. to their present homeland.
The festival’s name is derived from the Ewe language and translates as “the festival of exodus” or “coming from Hogbe (Notsie)”.
We bring to you some pictures of the celebrations.
Source: Jeffery Kuegbesika, Anloga, Onuaonline, and manhyia palace
