By Nfor Nkfu The people of Bamendankwe, a Fondom in Mezam division of the North West region of Cameroon have begun showcasing their rich cultural and traditional heritage in a rare event known locally as 'Neukwe'.The fiesta baptized Neukwe Forchesiri ll is in honor of late Monarch Fon Forsuh Forchesiri ll who ruled the Fobdom from 1932 to 1989. HRH Fon Forchesiri lll,the reigning monarch and son of the late Fon is presiding over the once in a lifetime event as traditional ruler, taking place at the Bamendankwe Fon's palace. "Neukwe is the official mourning of a Fon who has 'travelled' to the land of his ancestors and the commemoration of the coming of age of a reigning Fon", the event's Communications team told Hilltopvoices. HRH Forchesiri lll, reigning monarch of Bamendankwe. It is held only once during the reign of each Fon of Bamendankwe. Normal traditional practice in the locality holds that a sitting Fon can only organise the
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