All set for New England Ghana Festival at Worcester in the United States

The New England Ghana Festival (NEGFest) 2024 is all set to take place at Worcester, Massachusetts from Saturday, September 7, to Sunday, September 8, 2024, in the USA.

The New England Ghana Festival (NEGFest 2024) which is the brainchild of the Ghana Heritage Foundation partnership with the US-Ghana Embassy, Worcester State University, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Ghana Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Ghana Tourism Authority, Nananom, local churches, and the entire Ghanaian community in New England promises to be an unforgettable experience celebrating Ghanaian heritage and culture at this inaugural edition.

The event is themed: “Sankofa; Embracing Our Heritage, Connecting Our Past.”

Ken Asafo-Adjei, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Heritage Foundation stated that the vision is to create new opportunities for Ghanaians and Africans, as well as carve symbolic cultural identities.

He said under the theme of “Sankofa; Embracing Our Heritage, Connecting Our Past,” the inaugural NEGFest 2024 aims to encapsulate the spirit of returning to one’s roots, celebrating the essence of Ghanaian identity, and fostering connections across diaspora black generations.

“The Ghana Heritage Foundation (GHF) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering and uplifting the Ghanaian community in New England. Our vision is to foster a strong sense of cultural identity, economic prosperity, education, and social cohesion among Ghanaians in the region," he said.

The organizers further extended an invitation to all Ghanaians and the diaspora community to attend and support NEGFest 2024 in their numbers.

“NEGFest 2024 invites everyone to join in the celebration of Ghanaian heritage, unity, and pride."

Below is a lineup of the events

New England Ghana Festival

2024 Theme: Sankofa; Embracing Our Heritage, Connecting Our Past

Day One-Saturday, September 7th, 2024

Morning Session: Main Durbar/display of Ghanaian fashion.

Time: 10 am - 5 pm

Venue: Institute Park, 82 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609 Dress code: Kente

Evening Session: Negfest 2024 Concert

Dance to the rhythm of highlife music performed live by talented Ghanaian guest artists; Amerado, Sista Afia, Ofori Amponsah and others.

TIME: 7pm to 12am

Venue: Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608

Day Two: Sunday, September 8th, 2024 Soccer Game

TIME: 3pm