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Ewé
The Ewé have over 600 deities to
turn to in times of need. Many village celebrations and ceremonies take place
in honour of one or more deities. Tehy also weave kente cloth, and their more
geometrical patterns contain symbolic designs handed down through the
ages.
The Ewe occupy southeastern Ghana and the southern parts of
neighboring Togo and Benin. Most Ewe were farmers who kept some livestock, and
there was some craft specialization. On the coast and immediately inland,
fishing was important, and local variations in economic activities permitted a
great deal of trade between one community and another, carried out chiefly by
women
 The Ewe of Ghana
Click here for more information on this culture.
Ewe Dancing Movies
This link provides a variety of traditional Ewe dances.
Ewe Dance 1.mpg
These students are preforming a traditional Ewe dance.
Ewe Dance 2.mpg
Here is another performance.
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