GTA, Stakeholders hold inaugural meeting ahead of Panafest and Emancipation Day 2025

The Ghana Tourism Authority, together with key stakeholders, held an inaugural meeting yesterday ahead of Panafest and Emancipation 2025.

The meeting was to officially commence processes leading to the celebration of Panafest and Emancipation Day 2025, which is significant to Ghana’s tourism sector.

The inaugural meeting held by the Panafest/Emancipation Planning Committee exhibited a dedicated team committed to celebrating Pan-African unity, heritage, and culture.

With renewed energy and shared vision, they are laying the groundwork for an unforgettable experience that will reconnect the African family and showcase Ghana’s cultural pride to the world.

PANAFEST, established in 1992, embodies a broader vision of Pan-African unity and cultural revival. With its vibrant display of African arts, including music, drama, and poetry, PANAFEST aims to strengthen Pan-Africanism and enhance Africa’s global cultural presence. 

The festival features a durbar of Chiefs, tours of historical sites, and cultural performances that underscore Africa’s rich heritage and resilience.

Emancipation Day, first celebrated in the Caribbean on August 1, 1834, and observed in Ghana since 1998, marks a pivotal moment in the fight against slavery.

 Emancipation Day, anchored by the Ministry of Tourism, highlights Ghana’s role as the gateway for the African Diaspora to reconnect with their ancestral roots.