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GIPC launches ‘Taste of Ghana 2.0’
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, GIPC, has launched
‘Taste of Ghana 2.0’ to leverage on tourism to drive development in Ghana.
‘Taste of Ghana 2.0’ is a unique event that aims to project the beauty of Ghanaian culture and heritage by bringing together Ghanaians and the African Diaspora.
The event primarily fosters an informal networking session for all attendees, and to encourage the support and patronage of Made in Ghana products.
The array of activities include live music sessions, fashion shows and live performances, while vendors showcase various authentic and delicious Ghanaian dishes, local drinks, art, and fashion items.
• Some local delicacies on display 
•A local bar with a taste of Ghana • A section of patrons at the launch • Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and Mark Okraku Mantey in a group photograph with some leaders of the collaboratin • Local drinks at the bar 
Nana Duffie Addo • Kwanpa band serenading atmosphere at the launch with some authentic Ghanaian music
Speaking at the launch, the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of GIPC, Nana Dufie Addo said, the initiative would highlight various areas of Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, and allow investors and public to network in a relaxed atmostphere.
She added that this year’s event would take place on 27th December 2021 at the Forecourt of the State House under the theme,”Our language, Our identity, Our pride.”
According to her, the event would consistently engage members of the diaspora community, leverage resource potential for Ghana’s development agenda, and promote investments in Ghana through entertainment, tourism, and culture.
She said, the initative was a collaboration between GIPC and Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture,Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Information, Ghana Tourism Authority, Diaspora Affairs among other agencies.
The Information Minister, Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah congratulated GIPC and collaborating agencies on this initiative, saying the diversity of Ghanaian culture and heritage all over the country, unfortunately this was not experienced and celebrated enough.
He said that ‘Taste of Ghana 2.0’ gave opportuintiy to showcase the tourism potental in all the regions considering the groups which were targeted.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah urged organisers to keep an eye on trade, investment and tourism, and called on participants to give of their best.
The Deputy Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, Mr.Mark Okraku Mantey said, that it was one of the tools which would help the creative sector develop and stressed the need for enhanced customer service.
“All of us need to have in mind that we are all ambassadors of the country,” he said adding that the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture would continuously partner the event for the benefit of the country.
Director of Product Development and Investment at Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr.Ben Nsiah, expressed solidarity and urged the sister agencies to continue to promote Ghana as trade destination.
Director at the Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President, Mr. Akwasi Awuah Ababio, said the diaspora was not homogeneous,so every strategy should be deployed in capturing the interest of all the diaspora communities irrespective of their background.
The diapora engagement policy the government is pursuing offers avenues for all diaporians to have access to the various opportunities in the country, and promise Office of the Diaspora Affairs support to the Taste of Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
