International Journal of Innovative Research and Development

Abstract

The Central Ewes have identifiable symbols that are of significance to them. The older generations are dying with the knowledge of these symbols which the youth are to benefit from. So a gap is created as to how to learn the accumulated knowledge and values from the symbols. Central Ewe symbols are also not generally known and the larger population is generally not familiar with their values. They are implied and need to be explicit for better understanding. To solve the problem, the research sought to identify and discuss the symbols and their aesthetic and educational implications. A structured interview guide was developed in relation to the objectives set. Literature related to the theoretical foundations of the topic was reviewed. Geographically, the study covered ten (10) towns in the Central Volta Region of Ghana. Ten (10) symbols were acknowledged. The symbols have aesthetic and educational implication from which moral lessons are learned as it forms an integral part of their lives. Symbols connect beauty to usefulness. Some of the symbols are similar to that of Akans. It is recommended that in order to achieve cultural unity among the Central Ewes and eventually other cultures, these findings should be exposed to non-Ewes in the country and finally, the symbols should be developed into a written language for easy communication.

The Central Ewes have identifiable symbols that are of significance to them. The older generations are dying with the knowledge of these symbols which the youth are to benefit from. So a gap is created as to how to learn the accumulated knowledge and values from the symbols. Central Ewe symbols are also not generally known and the larger population is generally not familiar with their values. They are implied and need to be explicit for better understanding. To solve the problem, the research sought to identify and discuss the symbols and their aesthetic and educational implications. A structured interview guide was developed in relation to the objectives set. Literature related to the theoretical foundations of the topic was reviewed. Geographically, the study covered ten (10) towns in the Central Volta Region of Ghana. Ten (10) symbols were acknowledged. The symbols have aesthetic and educational implication from which moral lessons are learned as it forms an integral part of their lives. Symbols connect beauty to usefulness. Some of the symbols are similar to that of Akans. It is recommended that in order to achieve cultural unity among the Central Ewes and eventually other cultures, these findings should be exposed to non-Ewes in the country and finally, the symbols should be developed into a written language for easy communication.

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