The La Traditional Council's (LTC) noise-making ban in celebration of the annual Homowo festival, which will be observed in the Greater Accra Region, takes effect tomorrow, Monday, August 5.

The ban is slated to end on Friday, August 30, 2024.

The Council has issued a notice reminding churches, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses within the La Traditional Area to adhere strictly to these guidelines during this period.

The Council emphasized that violations will result in penalties.

The ban affects the following areas; Latownship, Kaajaand, Labone, Cantonments, Flagstaff House Area, 37 Military Hospital Area, Tse-Addo, Burma Camp, Legon, Shiashi, Bawaleshi, Okponglo, Mpenhuasem, Ogbojo, Ashale Botwe, Agbogba, Madina-Nkwantanan-Atiman, Adentan, Oyarifa, Teiman, Ayili Mensah, Frafraha, Amanfro, Ashiye, Amrahia, and Maale Jo.

Homowo Festival is a significant event celebrated by the Ga people that symbolizes "hooting at hunger."

The festival is traditionally preceded by a month-long ban on drumming and noise-making to ensure a period of peace and reflection.

The Homowo Festival is a time of great cultural significance and communal celebration for the Ga people.

It commemorates their ancestors' triumph over famine and is marked by feasting, dancing, and other traditional activities.