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Symbology in Vigil
Part One Symbol
Ohene Aniwa
The Adinkra Symbol for Vigilance
Moral Value: The symbol teaches the need for wariness and vigilance in order not to be taken off guard. It also serves as a warning to those who engage in dubious and clandestine activities to desist from them.
Part Two Symbol
Aya
The Adinkra Symbol of Defiance
Moral Value: The symbol teaches that life is full of uncertainties. However, one must persevere. It teaches the sense of adaptability in any condition. It also encourages individuals and nations to be independent, self-reliant and resourceful.
Part Three Symbol
Denkyem
The Adinkra Symbol of Adaptability
Moral Value: The symbol teaches and encourages people to adapt and adjust to new situations and changing circumstances.
Part Four Symbol
Kodee Mmowerewa
The Adinkra Symbol of Dexterity and Prowess
Moral Value: The symbol urges the use of one’s ability of good sense of initiative, judgement, and tenacity of purpose to achieve set objectives in life. It stresses the need to create and also identify opportunities and take advantage of them for one’s advancement.
Part Five Symbol
Nyame Biribi Wo Soro
The Adinkra Symbol of Hope
Moral Value: The symbol encourages the requisition of favors from God through prayers and faithfulness. It also stresses the need for people to be optimistic and positive minded.
Reference: Agbo, Adolph. Values of Adinkra and Agama Symbols. Kumasi,
Ghana: Bigshy Designs and Publications, 2006.