A traditional Northern Ghanaian smock 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 strengthen African ties. The presentation was made by a Ghanaian delegation from Kacstone Records and the Sister Kingdom Network during the Lesotho Tourism Pitso in Maseru. The smock is a symbol of Northern Ghana's rich cultural identity.
The two-day tourism summit, held from 16 to 17 September, brought together tourism and cultural stakeholders from Lesotho and other African countries to discuss opportunities to promote tourism, cultural exchange and collaboration across the continent. The summit provided a platform for stakeholders to share ideas and best practices in promoting tourism and cultural heritage.
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. The delegation's participation in the summit was part of broader efforts to promote African cultural heritage and create stronger tourism and cultural partnerships across the continent.
During the summit, Mr Duriyem called for stronger youth participation, cultural exchange and cross-border collaboration to promote African tourism. He emphasized the need for African countries to work together to develop their tourism industries and promote cultural exchange.
Lesotho's Minister for Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Mputi Steven Mputi, said Lesotho has a unique tourism ecosystem, with attractions such as high-rise mountains for adventure tourism, cultural heritage and the warmth of the Basotho people. He noted that Lesotho is the only country in Africa that snows and is the highest point on earth above sea level.
The Principal Secretary for the Lesotho Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Mrs Mantiti Khabo, expressed optimism about the country's tourism prospects, describing the sector as unique and fast-rising. She welcomed the participation of delegations from Ghana and other African countries, including Mozambique, saying their presence demonstrated the willingness of Africans to work together for the development of tourism, arts and culture.
Lesotho is open to foreign investment in its fast-rising tourism industry, with key industry players pledging support for the sector to position the country as a major tourist destination. The country's tourism industry is expected to benefit from the summit and the partnerships formed with other African countries.
Key points
- A traditional Northern Ghanaian smock was presented to Lesotho's tourism minister to promote Ghanaian culture and strengthen African ties.
- The Lesotho Tourism Pitso brought together tourism and cultural stakeholders from Lesotho and other African countries to discuss opportunities to promote tourism and cultural exchange.
- Lesotho is open to foreign investment in its tourism industry and is positioning itself as a major tourist destination.
