No other better name can best describe it than the
day of wonders as the day so happened to reveal sheer display of magical
prowess.
Today’s programme on this year’s Adekyem Festival
calendar successfully ended a few minutes ago in pomp and grandeur. The much
anticipated event took place amidst fast spreading rumours that the event had
been called off by the Traditional Council and had been replaced with a music
bash.
However, this rumour was short-lived as about one
and quarter hours past midday, the first priest arrived at the community centre
amidst drumming and chanting. It wasn’t long before his counterparts also
arrived.
Mere words are not enough to describe what actually
transpired thereafter. As the saying in our local parlance goes, “ese wani.”
After several minutes of drumming and bewildering dances, the performers
descended into the realm of supernaturalism. From the conjuring of a white
dove, candies, handkerchiefs and pieces of cloth to the turning of uncooked
eggs to boiled eggs and burning papers with sachet water, not forgetting the
changing or leaves into new GH 10 notes, the rest can best be left in the
oblivion of history as they cannot be described in words. It has really been a
day to remember.
People defied the scorching sun and its resulting
fatigue as most people due to inadequate plastic chairs stood on their feet for
hours, cheering up the priests as they also performed. The massive crowd could
not disperse until they watched the last performer board his vehicle. One thing
on the lips of many and continue to be for a long time is that, the day really
has been a day of wonders.
