The Ghana Tourism Authority, in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, has commissioned the Salaga Slave Market and Wells as a significant highlight of the 2024 Emancipation Day Celebration.
The celebrations began in Ghana on July 22, 2024, igniting a sense of unity throughout the global African community. The Celebration will continue until August 1, 2024.
In accordance with the theme “Unity and Resilience: In “Building Stronger Communities for a Brighter Future,” the Salaga Slave Market was remodeled, becoming a moving symbol of healing and memory.
The commissioning ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Kpembe Wura Babanye Ndefosu II, and Ghana Tourism Authority CEO Mr. Akwasi Agyeman.
Other notable Emancipation Day Events include the following:
• July 23, 2024: Durbar at Pikworo Slave Camp (Upper East Region): A vibrant celebration honoring resilience and shared heritage.
• July 25, 2024: Tribute to the Ancestors in Accra (Dress Code: Black/Red). There will be a Gathering at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre and George Padmore Library to honor those who paved the way.
• July 25, 2024: Legacy of Dr. Efua Sutherland Photo Exhibition: To explore the remarkable legacy of a visionary, followed by wreath-laying at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
• July 29, 2024: Durbar of Chiefs at Assin Praso: Chiefs unite, bridging past and present.
• July 30, 2024: Echoes of Culture at Elmina: Celebrating Diasporan Diversity: Vibrant rhythms, colorful traditions—our shared tapestry.
• July 31, 2024: Reverential Night at Cape Coast (Dress Code: White): Candlelight procession, ancestral roll call, and spoken words under the stars.
• August 1, 2024: Emancipation Day Durbar at Assin Manso: Where former enslaved Africans rest, we lay wreaths and honor their resilience. Visit Nonko Nsuo—the River of Return.
Visit www.visitghana.com for more information and details on how to participate.
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