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Spanish Embassy presents Flamenco Show“A Tierra” by Sara Neito
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The world class Flamenco Show is making its first stop in Ghana at the National Theatre in Accra on Thursday, December 16, 2021, and second stop at the Manhyia Palace (Nana Afia Kobi Park) in Kumasi on December 17,2021.
The show dubbed “A Tierra” by Sara Nieto is brought into the country by the Embassy of Spain in Accra in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the Manhyia Palace and powered by Globe Productions.
The one-hour twenty minutes show is strictly by invitation and would take off with a cocktail at 6:00 p.m, prompt with a full enforcement of the COVID-19 protocols.
The Flamenco Show is one of the cultural expressions of Spain and it is recognised as a World Héritage by UNESCO.
It combines dancing, singing and music in a very particular and powerful way.
The objective of the Flamenco Show is to connect the Spanish and Ghanaians through arts, culture and sports.
The event which would be held in Accra and Kumasi is a reflection of the bilateral partnership between Spain and Ghana.
It is expected to push forward cultural exchange and cooperation in Ghana.
As the world gradually recovers from the global pandemic the Spanish Embassy deems it fit to contribute to the revitalisation of the cultural life and arts industry in Ghana, particularly in Accra and Kumasi.
On December 16 those in Accra will have the opportunity to experience “A Tierra” which is a breathtaking flamenco dance show led by dancers Sara Nieto and her team.
Thespectacular show connects people with the centre of the earth, illustrated with the force of a volcano, the claw of a lion, the beauty of a flower, the fluidity of a river and the brilliance of the sun and the moon.
According to dancer Sara Nieto “flamenco is earth transformed into art. A tierra dance, song or play allows you to connect with yourself in the centre of the earth, nature and the environment.”
“A tierra is a walk through the senses and the emotions where we travel from the oldest flamenco rhythms to the most cosmopolitan and modern, interpreted with the force of a volcano,” she explained.
The non-ticketed event has sponsorship and participation of many Spanish and Ghanaian companies, as well as the Spain-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the Agencia Espanola de Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarrollo (aecid)
The sponsors are,West Africa and Gulf company Ltd, GB Foods Africa, Santol Energy, Miniplast, Elecnor, Comet Ghana, Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel, Think Media, BDDG-Accra Water Desalination.
Other supporting partners are, Greenviews, Prestige Trade, IPMC, Yamco Manufacturing Company Ltd, Universal motors limited, Cali Trust Travel and Tour Ltd and Benmarine Offshore Services.
Veteran Ghanaian Actress Grace Nortey has reportedly passed away on Wednesday August 26, 2026.
According to reports she passed away at University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) at age 89.
Born in 1937, she embarked on her acting journey in 1970, establishing herself as one of the pioneers of theatre and drama in Ghana.
Over four decades, Grace Nortey has been a consistent source of joy for Ghanaian TV audiences through her acting prowess.
A distinctive feature of Grace Nortey’s performances was her adept incorporation of the Ga language into her roles, adding an authentic touch to her portrayals.
Her acting journey kicked off with the 1985 release, “Nana Akoto,” and she went on to contribute to notable films such as “Sinking Sands,” “The Other Side of the Rich,” “Ties that Bind,” and “Beasts of No Nation,” where she shared the screen with Idris Elba, Fred Amugi, and Ama K. Abebrese.
She earned the Best Cameo Actress at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards.
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The Embassy of Israel in Ghana will hold the 2026 Israeli Film Festival tomorrow at the Silverbird Cinema at the Accra Mall.
The one-day event will feature both Israeli and Ghanaian films. According to organisers the festival aims to promote cultural exchange and strengthen ties between the people of Ghana and Israel through cinema.
Admission is free. Film lovers can attend screenings at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The programme includes the Israeli films The Milky Way and Matchmaking. It will also feature the Ghanaian films Smokes and Mirrors and Unfinished Ride.
Visitors will enjoy free popcorn and also have the chance to take part in a raffle.
The Culture Attaché at the Embassy of Israel in Ghana, Mrs Nitza Gilad, said the festival offers people the opportunity to learn about different cultures through film.
“We are very excited to welcome the Ghanaian public once again to the Israeli Film Festival. Film gives us an opportunity to enter one another’s worlds, experience different stories and discover the things we share despite our different backgrounds,” she said.
Mrs Gilad added that she was pleased to see Israeli and Ghanaian films being shown on the same platform. She invited students, filmmakers, families, young people and all lovers of cinema to attend the festival and enjoy the experience.
According to the organisers, last year’s festival was successful and helped provide a platform for emerging Ghanaian filmmakers while promoting cultural exchange.
This year’s event is expected to bring together audiences from different backgrounds for a day of storytelling, learning and entertainment.
By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw
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