The Ejisu Traditional Council has announced plans to organise a festival in honour of Yaa Asantewaa, one of Ghana's most iconic leaders, who served as the Queen Mother of Ejisu. The festival aims to uphold and preserve Asante cultural practices and the story of the late Queen. This event is expected to promote tourism and development in the Ejisu enclave. The council will hold various activities to celebrate the bravery and legacy of Yaa Asantewaa.
According to the Queen Mother of Ejisu, Nana Yaa Asantewaa II, the festival will commence on 24th December with a health walk. This event is part of a series of activities lined up for the celebration. The health walk is expected to be followed by other exciting events that will showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Ejisu people. The Queen Mother made the announcement at a press conference on Tuesday.
On the second day of the festival, a cooking competition for groups will be held. This event is expected to be a thrilling experience, with various groups competing to showcase their culinary skills. The competition will provide an opportunity for participants to exhibit their creativity and innovation in traditional Ghanaian cuisine. The festival will continue with various activities until its climax.
A grand durbar will be held on 26th December, where stakeholders will meet and pay homage to the overlord of Ejisu. This event is a significant part of the festival, as it will bring together various dignitaries and stakeholders to celebrate the legacy of Yaa Asantewaa. The durbar will provide an opportunity for participants to pay their respects to the overlord and to reflect on the significance of Yaa Asantewaa's leadership.
The festival will officially end with an electrifying performance from renowned music icon Amerado. This event is expected to be a thrilling experience, with Amerado performing his hit songs. The performance will provide a fitting climax to the festival, which has been organised to celebrate the bravery and legacy of Yaa Asantewaa. The festival will not only promote tourism but also contribute to the development of the Ejisu enclave.
The Queen Mother of Ejisu, Nana Yaa Asantewaa II, has called on indigenes of Ejisu, both home and abroad, as well as the general public, to participate fully in the celebration. The festival is expected to attract visitors from various parts of Ghana and beyond. The Queen Mother's call to action is an effort to ensure that the festival is a success and that it achieves its objectives of promoting tourism and development.
The festival is also aimed at facilitating the development of the Yaa Asantewaa Museum, which has stalled over the years. The museum is expected to play a significant role in preserving the history and legacy of Yaa Asantewaa. The festival's organisers hope that the event will raise awareness and funds for the completion of the museum, which will serve as a lasting tribute to the Queen Mother's bravery and leadership.
Key points
- The festival will feature a health walk, cooking competition, and grand durbar.
- The event aims to uphold Asante cultural practices and develop the Yaa Asantewaa Museum.
- Amerado will perform at the festival's climax.
