Textiles and Dress

Fugu Day (Ghana)

Fugu Day is a weekly cultural observance in Ghana where individuals are encouraged to wear the fugu or batakari, also known as the batakari or Ghanaian smock, a handwoven garment mainly linked to northern Ghana. In February 2026, Ghana's government designated Wednesdays for this practice to safeguard Ghana's cultural heritage and build national pride. It is also hoped that the initiative will boost local textile production and the garment sector.

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See also

• ▸Culture of Kerala
• ▸HMCS Louisburg (K143)
• ▸Candace Wheeler

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