Ghana Tourism Authority launches PANAFEST, Emancipation Day celebrations at Salaga
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has launched this year’s Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) and Emancipation Day celebrations at the Salaga Slave Market in the East Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.
The launch was attended by traditional leaders, government officials, diaspora representatives, students, and community members to reflect on the transatlantic slave trade, promote healing and reconciliation, and spotlight tourism development opportunities in the region.
This year’s celebrations on the theme: “Let’s Speak of Reparative Justice – Pan Artistic Activism”, emphasised the power of artistic expression in driving global conversations on justice, unity, and African identity.
Activities at the launch included an atonement ceremony, visits...