The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has accepted an invitation to attend the 2026 Tu’ankɔ Festival of the Twifoman Traditional Area as Special Guest of Honour. A delegation from the Tu’ankɔ Festival Planning Committee, led by Hon. Bright W. Brobbey Esq., extended the invitation during a courtesy call on the Minister. The festival's Grand Durbar is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Twifo Hemang Arts and Cultural Centre.
The week-long festival, being held from November 21 to 29, 2026, is under the auspices of His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Amoah Sasraku IV, Twifomanhene. The theme of the festival is “Uniting for a Common Identity: The Role of Stakeholders.” The event aims to bring the people of Twifoman together to celebrate their heritage, preserve their traditions, promote their cultural identity and harness the area’s tourism and developmental potential.
The festival will also serve as a platform to mobilise financial and material resources towards the operationalisation of the Health and Allied Sciences Training College project. This project was initiated by the Twifomanhene in collaboration with the Twifoman Traditional Council. The Minister welcomed the delegation and the invitation, indicating her willingness to attend the festival and promising that the Ministry will be fully represented.
Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed her commitment to supporting traditional authorities and initiatives that promote Ghana’s cultural heritage, strengthen culture-driven tourism and contribute to sustainable community development. The delegation expressed appreciation to the Minister for receiving them and assured her that the people of Twifoman would be pleased to receive her message at the festival.
Joining the Minister during the meeting were the Chief Director of the Ministry, Joseph Kwasi Amoah, Director of Tourism, Dr. Geoffery Tamakloe and Director PPBME, Dr. Alphons Kumazah. The Tu’ankɔ Festival Planning Committee delegation expressed admiration for the Minister’s work in promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage and tourism.
The people of Twifoman are enthusiastic about the Minister's participation in the celebration, which is expected to enhance the festival's significance. The event is anticipated to attract various stakeholders and dignitaries who will contribute to the discussion on promoting cultural identity and sustainable community development.
With the Minister's participation, the 2026 Tu’ankɔ Festival is expected to gain more prominence and attention, both locally and nationally. The festival will provide an opportunity for the people of Twifoman to showcase their rich cultural heritage and traditions.
Key points
- The 2026 Tu’ankɔ Festival will be held from November 21 to 29, 2026.
- The festival's theme is “Uniting for a Common Identity: The Role of Stakeholders.”
- The event aims to promote Ghana’s cultural heritage, strengthen culture-driven tourism and contribute to sustainable community development.
