This year’s celebration of the much-touted ‘Chale Wote’ Festival will be held organised and held virtually as Covid-19 will have it.
The art and culture Festival has come to be associated with the celebration of the Homowo festival of the Gas since its inception some 10years ago.
In a statement, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) said “this has become necessary due to the surge in the COVID-19 cases and in compliance with
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s 26th update on the COVID-19 protocols for people to avoid large gatherings to prevent the spread of the pandemic.”
The statement which was signed by Gilbert Nii Ankrah, the AMAs Head of Public Affairs on behalf of the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Mohammed Nii Adjei Sowah said “management of the AMA and organizers of the festival have agreed that all lined up programmes would be broadcast on virtual platforms such as social media and other online channels to enable all enthusiasts of the festival to follow the activities.”
Contrary to previous events and its associated large crowd, the Assembly said “there will be no outdoor activities that require in-person participation during this year’s event which commences from 13th August to 22nd August 2021.”
The AMA has however asked the citizenry to show interest in the event and support the various activities by participating through the online platforms.
It has also urged all and sundry to follow the events social media handles and website for updates.
Chale Wote Street Art Festival is a Ghanaian-originated platform that brings together art, music,dance and performance unto the streets.
This year’s edition of the festival marks ten (10) years of its existence since it was first launched in 2011 to promote the appreciation of diverse forms of art in Ghana.
By Charles Takyi-Boadu