The purpose of the festival is to celebrate the rich heritage, history and chieftaincy of Dagbon and related kingdoms.

Dagbon is the birthplace of centralized kingdoms, chieftaincy and royalty in both Ghana and Burkina Faso.

[6] Within this period, prayers are offered to ancestors, drumming and dancing, families pay visits to friends and exchange gifts.

[7] The festival also includes Binchera Damba, where young people were worn out but fashionable smocks, and Shinkaafa Gahimbu (picking of rice) Nightly rehearsal of songs of Damba, led by ladies of courts, across major palaces throughout Dagbon and related kingdoms.

However, due to heavy rains, the procession at the Gbewaa Palace, was rescheduled to Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Tourists and celebrants all over the world trooped to various palaces and centres across northern Ghana for this colourful ceremonies.

As part of the 2023 celebrations, a historic football match was organized between the cities of Kumbungu and Savelugu.

The even witnessed a high profile attendance including the paramount chiefs of Tolon, Savelugu and Kumbungu.