A traditional smock from Northern Ghana has been presented to Lesotho's Minister for Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Mputi Steven Mputi, as part of efforts to promote Ghanaian culture and deepen tourism and cultural ties across Africa. The presentation was made by a Ghanaian delegation from Kacstone Records and the Sister Kingdom Network during the Lesotho Tourism Pitso in Maseru. This gesture aims to showcase the cultural identity of Northern Ghana.
The Lesotho Tourism Pitso, a two-day tourism summit held from September 16 to 17, brought together tourism and cultural stakeholders from Lesotho and other African countries. The summit aimed to explore opportunities for tourism promotion, cultural exchange, and cross-border collaboration. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss ways to promote tourism and cultural exchange among African countries.
The Ghanaian delegation included Kacstone Records Managing Director Wenawome Aborah Duriyem, Sister Kingdom Network Supreme Leader Ambassador Dr Tengol K. Kplemani, and Kacstone Records Public Relations Officer Alexander Naaga Bombande. During the summit, Duriyem emphasized the need for greater youth participation in tourism and cultural initiatives. He also called for increased cultural exchange and cross-border collaboration among African countries.
Duriyem believes that stronger cooperation among African countries can help create opportunities for young people while promoting Africa's diverse cultural heritage and tourism destinations. The participation of Kacstone Records and the Sister Kingdom Network in the summit formed part of broader efforts to build tourism and cultural partnerships between Ghana and other African countries.
Lesotho used the summit to highlight opportunities in its tourism sector and its openness to foreign investment. Mputi described Lesotho's tourism ecosystem as unique, citing its mountainous landscape, cultural heritage, and opportunities for adventure tourism. He noted that Lesotho is the only country in Africa that experiences snowfall and has high-rise mountains for adventure tourism.
Mputi also emphasized the warmth and authenticity of the Basotho people, welcoming delegations from Ghana and other African countries, including Mozambique, to explore opportunities in Lesotho's tourism sector. The Principal Secretary for the Lesotho Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Mantiti Khabo, expressed optimism about the country's tourism prospects, describing the sector as unique and fast-rising.
Khabo highlighted Lesotho's attractive mountains, rich culture, and hospitable people as major draws for tourists. She welcomed the participation of delegations from Ghana and other African countries, saying their presence demonstrated a willingness among African countries to collaborate in developing tourism, arts, and culture. The presentation of the traditional smock and the summit demonstrated the commitment of Ghana and Lesotho to promoting cultural exchange and tourism ties.
Key points
- The Ghanaian delegation presented a traditional Northern smock to Lesotho's Minister for Tourism to promote cultural exchange and tourism ties.
- The Lesotho Tourism Pitso aimed to explore opportunities for tourism promotion, cultural exchange, and cross-border collaboration among African countries.
- Lesotho's tourism sector offers unique opportunities for adventure tourism, cultural heritage, and foreign investment.
