Ga North Assembly marks 2025 Homowo with cultural exhibition

The Ga North Municipal Assembly’s Cultural and Arts Unit joined the chiefs and residents of Ofankor, under the Ofankor Traditional Council, to celebrate the 2025 Homowo festival with a vibrant cultural exhibition aimed at preserving and promoting Ga heritage.

The event, held in collaboration with the Ofankor Traditional Council, showcased the rich traditions of the Ga people through displays of artworks, including paintings, traditional smocks, woven fabrics, crafted beaded necklaces and bags.

The Municipal Cultural Officer, Marian Nana Ama Essien emphasised the significance of the exhibition, stating, “This exhibition aims to celebrate and preserve Ga heritage through showcasing the creativity of the people.”

“This programme sought to educate, inspire pride in our tradition and also encourage cultural appreciation among both the youth and the wider communities,” she added.

Homowo Festival

The celebration was attended by chiefs, elders and the Asafo group of the Ofankor Traditional Council.

The Chief of Ofankor, Nii Kortey Boi II, commended the Assembly for their support in promoting Ga culture through the exhibition.

He urged residents to patronise locally made items, particularly those related to cultural heritage.

“We must patronise locally made items, especially when it comes to items concerning our culture, to promote the cultural heritage of the Ga people,” he said.

The Homowo festival, a significant annual event for the Ga people, commemorates their ancestors’ triumph over famine, and this year’s cultural exhibition highlighted the community’s commitment to preserving its traditions.

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