On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), inaugurated Feast Ghana at the Accra Tourist Information Centre (ATIC).
The collaboration between the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Asanteman Queenmothers Association, and the Public Service Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (PSWU of TUC) signifies a notable event geared towards promoting our local foods and highlighting our diversity as a people.
It is part of the Ghana Cares Obatanpa project that continues to help resuscitate the Tourism and Hospitality sector.
This 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 launch event also celebrated the Ladies Club of GTA which will be celebrating the second edition of its “Rep your Region” program.
Following its launch, Feast Ghana will travel to the Ashanti Region on 22nd April in partnership with the Asanteman Queenmothers Association to honor the 25th anniversary of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. This extension of the event highlights the region’s cultural significance and culinary contributions.
In the words of 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. This program aligns 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 be held on May Day at the Accra International Conference Center, in collaboration with the PSWU of TUC.
The upcoming final event assures to be an unforgettable display of Ghana’s local cuisines, underscoring unity, diversity, and the lively spirit of our populace.
Throughout the journey of Feast Ghana, attendees can anticipate experiencing traditional dishes, culinary delights, and a celebration of Ghana’s rich heritage.
