Ewe community to celebrate 25th anniversary in Hamburg

The Ewe community in Germany, spearheaded by the Hamburg branch wishes to invite the general public to their 25th Anniversary Celebration schedule to take place on Saturday, the 11th of June 2016 in Hamburg. The event is taking place at Hamburg-Berliner Tor 21 near the fire service. The full program begins at 18.00 to 24.00

The Ewe (E?eawó literally means Ewe People) are the ethnic group located in the Volta region of Ghana, the southern Togo and Republic of Benin. Their local language spoken is E?egbe and essentially, a patrilineal people.

However, the unique characteristics of Ewes: They are tolerant, reserved, well educated, and able to learn vocational trades and specialized in handling adverse situations peacefully.

Extended families is one of the most aspect of Ewe social life and have never supported a hierarchical concentration of power within a large state. The Ewes wear Kente as their traditional clothe.

The main goal of forming the union in Germany is to promote the Ewe cultural Heritage, foster peace and harmony amongst its people and their neighborhood, help their people to develop economically and politically. And also to undertake educational projects especially for the youth here in Germany, as well as being there for one another during special occasions.

The celebration shall highlight & showcase the rich ewe traditions, customs, drumming and dancing, social partying and interesting package from the youth.

Opening prayer shall be done by Pastor Ortiz Kossi from Berlin, speeches by Her Excellency Akua Sena Dansua, Ambassador of the republic of Ghana to Germany, Mr. Johannes Kahr (SPD) German Member of Parliament and Mr. Daniel Torkonu, President of Ghana Union Germany and Mamaga Ngoyinyanufiaga of Sasadu Traditional Area –Volta Region of Ghana.

The special guest of Honor is Mr. Prosper Bani, Minister of Interior of the Republic of Ghana. Ngoyifiaga Cephas Bansah of Gbi Traditional Area of the Volta Region of Ghana, Togbui Antoinette Bosco from Benin, Togbui Adraki –Ghana and Togbui, Akpabli of Togo have all confirmed their participation. A section of the Ghanaian community leaders in Hamburg are also expected to grace the august occasion.

Also expected to attend the event is the executives of Ewe Dukor Germany: Mr. Daniel B. Torkornoo (National President) Dr. med Yao Amengor (National Vice- President), Mr. Mensah Simon; (General Secretary), Mrs. Pat Govinar (Financial Secretary) and Organising and Social Secretary - Togbui Avanyo backed by his Assist. Organizer Mrs. Abrah Gifty Schmidt.

The host shall be led by Togbui Avanyo Philip, and the founder of the Ewe Union Hamburg Amega Dumashi Brown.

The Ewe community from Berlin shall put up a great Agbadze and Boborbor show. There shall be a Tombola draw with the owner winning an undisclosed prize.

The vote of Thanks shall be done by Irene Appiah (SPD) Hamburg. There shall be a lot to drink, eat and good music provided by Dj Cliff of Edinkafo radio.

The general public is cordially invited to witness and celebrate with the Ewe community in Germany. The event is sponsored by Charity Medal Ghana & Ewe Union Hamburg.

God bless Ewelands.

Long live E?eawó