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Founders' Day
Honors the founders of Ghana
Celebration date
August 4
Geographic reach
1 country
Commemorates the formation of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) and honors the contributions of 'The Big Six' and others who led Ghana's independence movement.
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