Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie: Day 3 Is Here
Asanteman is three days into the burial rites of the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
The event, which began on Monday, September 15, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, has so far been sombre yet educational and captivating due to its richness in well-preserved Asante tradition and culture.
The body of Her Majesty remains in repose at her residence inside the Manhyia Palace and is accessible for filing past by all.
Expected for today’s event are members of the National House of Chiefs and Regional Houses, Ministers of State, Diplomatic Corps, Parliamentarians, MCEs & DCEs and the General Public.
These guests will have the opportunity to file past and pay their respects from morning till evening.
Meanwhile, the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will sit in state at noon to receive these guests and their commiseration.
The carefully planned burial rites have a series of activities from September 15 to September 18, when the rites will come to an end.
Her Majesty will be buried on the last day at Breman Baamu.
Filing past is reserved to take place sequentially among dignitaries and the general public from September 15 to 18, between 5 am and 5 pm, except for the last day, when it will end at 11 am to make way for a burial service at 3 pm.
A key point to note is the institution of the restriction on outdoor movement effective 7 pm on September 18 to make way for the burial of Her Majesty.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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