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There are many traditional folk rituals in Ghana. Almost every time a certain ceremony is held, a dance appropriate to the ceremony is performed. Dance is absolutely indispensable especially at funerals, otherwise it will be considered an unlucky omen. One of the dances most often performed at funerals is the Adowa dance of the Ashanti people. There are many ways to dance this kind of dance, it can be danced alone or in a group, with men and women, and the scene is wonderful. This dance can also be danced in public as a social dance, or it can be danced before the outbreak of war to boost morale. During the dance, musical instruments made of gourds and beads are played, and a metal gong is beaten to accompany the dance. Onlookers clap their hands to accompany the dance. The modern dance that is popular in Ghana is called Heleif dance. This dance is developed on the basis of traditional dance. It has the strong rhythm of traditional dance. In addition to the accompaniment of orchestral instruments, there are also African drums. With the sound of songs, music and drums, the dancers dance freely and unrestrainedly, with open movements, reflecting a strong African style. Hailef dance is a dance that combines the advantages of Eastern and Western dances. It is widely welcomed by people and has spread beyond the borders of Ghana to many African countries.