The Ghana Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Asanteman Queenmothers Association, and the Public Service Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress, has launched Feast Ghana on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Accra Tourist Information Centre (ATIC).
Feast Ghana is part of the Ghana Cares Obatanpa project, which aims to revitalize the Tourism and Hospitality sector in Ghana by promoting local foods and showcasing the country’s cultural diversity.
The inaugural edition of Feast Ghana celebrated Ghana’s rich culinary heritage under the theme ‘Flavours Of Ghana, Celebrating Ghana’s Cultural Diversity Through Food’. The event also honored the Ladies Club of GTA and their “Rep your Region” program.
Following the launch, Feast Ghana will travel to the Ashanti Region on April 22nd in partnership with the Asanteman Queenmothers Association to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. This extension of the event aims to highlight the region’s cultural significance and culinary contributions.
According to the CEO of GTA, Akwasi Agyeman, “Feast Ghana represents a unique opportunity to showcase the vibrant culinary richness of our nation and celebrate the unity and diversity that food embodies in our culture”. The program is in line with the “See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, and Feel Ghana” campaign launched by GTA a few years ago.
The grand celebration of Feast Ghana will take place on May Day at the Accra International Conference Center, in collaboration with the PSWU of TUC. This final event promises to be a memorable showcase of Ghana’s local foods, emphasizing unity, diversity, and the vibrant spirit of the Ghanaian people.
Attendees can expect to experience traditional dishes, culinary delights, and a celebration of Ghana’s heritage throughout the journey of Feast Ghana.
