A scene from the previous event
Regional Director of Centre for National Culture (CNC), Dr. Barimah Asumadu Sakyi, has called on residents of Bono East Region to support the upcoming National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFAC) to showcase the rich Ghanaian cultural heritage to the world.
He hinted that the festival would be held in Techiman, the Bono East Regional capital, in October this year under the theme, “Beyond NAFAC at 60 and harnessing cultural diversity and creativity.”
Dr. Sakyi stated that the significance of community involvement in making the festival a success would ultimately boost local businesses and promote the region’s cultural heritage.
He stressed the need for local support, highlighting the event’s potential to educate attendees on Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, including traditional dress, food, marriage customs, dance, and socio-economic activities from various regions.
The regional director noted that the NAFAC celebrations would bring the entire country to Techiman and the Bono East Region, which would enhance opportunity for economic growth through trading activities.
Dr. Sakyi explained that the hospitality and transport sectors would also benefit significantly from the influx of celebrants from far and near, and urged residents to prepare for the NAFAC celebrations since it is a life-changing opportunity to drive home development and promote the region’s cultural heritage.
He was of the belief that the region could reap substantial economic benefits while showcasing Ghana’s diverse cultural heritage to the world, and encouraged everyone to embrace such great opportunity in the area. GNA