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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 42183, member: 636"]
The month-long drumming ban across Accra finished Thursday June 12 after strict enforcement. Accra Metropolitan Assembly worked with Ga Traditional Council to stop all loud sounds during May. Churches held quiet services without musical instruments during the silent period. Religious centers removed loudspeakers from outside buildings and canceled street preaching activities. Funeral ceremonies waited until the ban ended before resuming normal operations.

Officials created special teams with police officers and traditional leaders to monitor noise levels. AMA warned citizens that only marked enforcement groups could stop loud activities around the city. Community leaders asked residents across Ga Traditional Area to respect the sacred time. The drumming restriction happens every year before Homowo festival celebrations begin among Ga people. Traditional beliefs state that noise upsets spiritual forces and hurts crop growing seasons.

Ga culture treats the quiet month as holy time needed for good harvests ahead. Community elders believe gods require silence to bless farming efforts and protect families. The festival tradition connects modern Accra residents to ancient customs passed down through generations. Religious and cultural groups supported the temporary sound limits to honor Ga heritage. Drumming and music activities can restart as communities prepare for upcoming Homowo festivities.
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