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The accompong maroon festival celebrates the freedom the maroons received from the English

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Explanation:-

Maroon festival is celebrated on January 6 every year.

It is celebrated by the Maroons

On this day the Maroons defeated British 283 years ago i.e on 1737.

They got freedom from British after this war

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User Stan Mots
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The above statement is true.

  • The Accompong Maroon Festival takes place on January 6 annually to commemorate the signing of the Peace Treaty with the British 283 years ago.
  • This festival marks the victory of the Maroons in the first war against the British in which they fought for their freedom, led by their late hero Cudjoe.
  • So, it is true.

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