Otumfuo to grace Hogbetsotso festival
Culture
Asantehene and Togbe Sri
The Anlo Traditional Council and Hogbe Institute, organisers of the 2019 Hogbetsotso festival, have challenged 36 communities within the Anlo state to use the occasion as a platform to foster unity and cohesion among the locals.
According to the Head of University of Ghana's Department of Dance Studies, Dr Sylvanus Kwashie, the festival is anchored on the agenda to assemble cultural heritage bodies to champion development goals of the Anlo state.
Speaking to Class News after a press briefing ahead of the festival, Dr Kwashie revealed that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will grace the occasion as a special guest.
He noted that the invitation to the Asantehene is aimed at fostering a bond of unity between the Anlo state and Asante kingdom.
The 2019 Hogbetsotso festival is slated for Saturday, 2 November 2019 at Hogbe Park, Anloga, Volta Region. It will be observed by 36 communities within Anlo.
Source: classfmonline.com
Trending News
Gov't partners TikTok to boost Ghana’s creative economy
14:27
Ghana Medical Trust Fund, NPA explore partnership to tackle rising diabetes cases
14:43
Court discharges Daniel Owusu Koranteng in Ahmed Hussein-Suale murder case
12:10
Education Minister assures public of reforms to address school placement challenges
10:56
Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women: President Mahama details range of initiatives to advance women empowerment
10:29
Bawku Traditional Council petitions for creation of new region for Kusal area
14:16
President John Dramani Mahama returns to Ghana after official visit to China
14:08
Amasaman MP urges youth empowerment through agribusiness development
11:49
W/R: One beheaded, community destroyed in Ahanta West chieftaincy clash
10:43
President Mahama calls for renewed global commitment to gender equality at Beijing summit
08:29
