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The knocking ceremony is actually called knocking on the door. It is likened to when one knocks on a door in order to be invited inside. The purpose of this ceremony is for the man, accompanied by representatives from his family to make known his intention of marrying the woman in question

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The day of the ceremony

A date is set by both families for the knocking ceremony. The man and his family arrive at the woman's house bearing gifts usually drinks. Although the process varies from one tribe to another, there are some common things one will see.

A spokesperson from the man's family informs the woman's family of the intention of the man to marry their daughter. At this point, the man is not allowed to speak for himself. Whilst this is going on, the woman is not present in the room.

She is later summoned and asked if she accepts to marry the man. If she replies in the affirmative, both families start preparing for the marriage ceremony which is popularly known as engagement.

Refreshments are then shared to bring the ceremony to a successful end.

The engagement or marriage list is also presented to the man and his family. The Ewes, Gas, Akans and other tribes in Ghana all have specifications when it comes to the engagement or traditional marriage list. This is a sample of the Akan engagement list.

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Akan traditional marriage list
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 	<li>The dowry/bride price.</li>
 	<li>Head drink, usually whiskey or wine</li>
 	<li>A new suitcase containing shoes, lady wears, head pieces and other necessities the bride would need.</li>
 	<li>A bottle of whiskey and money for the father of the bride.</li>
 	<li>A pair of sandals and money for the mother of the bride.</li>
 	<li>At least six pieces or African print wax clothes for the bride.</li>
 	<li>Money for the bride to start a business.</li>
 	<li>An engagement ring.</li>
 	<li>An engagement Bible</li>
 	<li>Money for the bride's brothers (akonta sikan). If the bride doesn't have brothers, it goes to her male cousins.</li>
 	<li>Cooking utensils</li>
 	<li>Jewelry for the bride</li>
 	<li>Food and drinks for the guests who will be present at the marriage ceremony.</li>
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Purpose of the ceremony

It is believed that the marriage of two people is actually a union between two families, hence both families are involved right from the beginning. It enables the families to get acquainted with each other and build a lasting relationship.

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