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Bugum Fire Festival

Torches light up the night as people parade through the streets of Dagbon.

Burning torches at the Bugum fire festival
Photo: Shahadusadik, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Bugum Fire Festival

During the Bugum, or fire festival, crowds carry burning torches through the streets at night, recalling an old story of a lost prince searched for by torchlight. It is dramatic to watch, but crowded: stay with a local guide and keep a safe distance from the flames.

Where it happens

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