Ghana’s rich cultural heritage was on full display at the Onua Ghana Durbar, where government officials, traditional leaders, and media personalities called for a renewed commitment to preserving and promoting the country’s identity.
The event, held at the Adua Sutherland Children’s Park in Acca on March 26, brought together a vibrant showcase of Ghana’s diverse cultures, languages, and traditions, highlighting unity and shared heritage despite differences.
Deputy Government Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim urged Ghanaians to take pride in their culture and actively promote it on the global stage.
“We must be intentional about telling our stories proudly, promoting our own heritage and valuing what we have as Ghanaians,” she said. “If we do not celebrate our culture, the world will not recognize it.”
She stressed that embracing Ghanaian culture can drive global recognition and shared prosperity.
“But when we do, the world not only sees it, it will embrace it and then create shared prosperity for our people,” she added.
On youth development, she reaffirmed government’s commitment to expanding opportunities through education.
“Our commitment as a government remains clear. We are expanding access to technical and vocational education,” she stated. “These opportunities ought not to be determined by geography, race, religion, or class.”
She further called on traditional and religious leaders to support national development.
“I call upon our traditional authorities, our Imams and Chiefs, our Pastors and our Priests to continue to stand as partners in development and serve as the moral compass for our nation,” she emphasized.
General Manager of Onua TV, Stephen Schandorf, described the durbar as a unifying platform for all Ghanaians.
“The Onua Ghana Durbar brings together the diverse cultures, languages, and traditions of Ghana in one vibrant display,” he said. “Despite our differences, we share a common heritage grounded in respect, resilience, and community.”
He noted that Ghanaian culture continues to shape modern society.
“Our culture is not a relic of the past, but a living force shaping our present and guiding our future,” he added.
The durbar featured colorful traditional attire, rhythmic drumming, and captivating performances, while also highlighting the role of media in promoting Ghanaian traditions both locally and across the diaspora.
The event reinforced the importance of culture as a driving force for national unity, identity, and development.
