Ashantis and their kings led by the Asantehene or his representative walks via the street to the sacred grove where their first king was born. Special rituals as well as offerings of fowls and schnapps are offered to the Kaakawere river on their way. The jubilant crowd of residents and visitors then wait at the entrance of the sacred grove for the traditional priests, chiefs and elders in the traditional council of Anyinam-Kokofu to perform the required rituals in the sacred grove since it is a taboo for non-royals to enter the grove. Dramatic episodes of the events that occurred prior to the birth of the Ashanti king are staged with some residents playing the role of the three hunters and so forth. After a successful performance, drumming, dancing, merry making continues. A beauty pageant dubbed "Miss Opemso" as well as singing and dancing competitions, cooking, traditional cloth wearing competition and a cultural knowledge quiz on proverbs are carried out as part of the event. These performances are used as a means of reviving the cultural values of the Ashantis while teaching children and visitors the rich cultural heritage of the Ashanti people. References Festivals in Ghana Ashanti Empire