Agona Swedru came alive this yuletide as Fancy Dress Festival delivered another splendid festive season to spectators from all over the country and abroad.

 The annual festival sees children and adults wear colourful outfits and masks and dance to brass band tunes in the spirit of joyful celebration in unity.

Four main masquerade groups at Agona Swedru, namely Hide & Seek, New Edition, Nobles and Red Indians, competed to encourage improvement in the tradition.

According to Nash Fiifi Eyison, the lead organiser, “it is a social project that sought to reduce social vices such as teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, small crimes whilst boosting positive image and social inclusion of the community.”

This year’s edition commenced with activities like, general clean up, football gala, Quiz Competition, Candlelight procession and the main event held on December 25 at the Swedru Sports Stadium hosting over 6,000 people.

At the end, Hide & Seek Group was declared winners for their creativity, costume, dancing and discipline.

SFDF was powered by Sterling-GP limited, Ringworld, Pompous & Damat Media and sponsored by MTN.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme