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Ohumkyire is a Traditional Festival celebrated by the people of Akyem Abuakwa Traditional area in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

Etymology
The word Ohumkyire (Ohum - Ohum festiva l, kyire - last) can mean late or last Ohum in the twi dialect. It is the second Ohum celebrated after Ohumkan festival (Ohum - Ohum festival, kan - First).

Both festivals forms the Ohum Festival.

Celebrations
The festival is celebrated on a Tuesday/Wednesdays in September or October depending on the month Ohumkan festival was celebrated. Prior to it celebration, a two week ban on noise-making is imposed.

Ohumkyire is celebrated to give thanks to God for the New Yam Harvest and sake His favour in the coming year. Also to celebrate the Akyem Nation.

Reference
Category:Religious festivals in Ghana