Ghana’s 2026 Heritage Month was officially launched yesterday with a powerful national call to safeguard, celebrate, and elevate the country’s cultural identity. The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, declared the month-long celebration open in a dual ceremony at TV3 and at the symbolic Nationalism Park, a ground long associated with Ghana’s collective memory and patriotic pride.
The minister underscored the urgency of deliberate cultural preservation in an era of rapid globalisation, stressing that culture remains central to Ghana’s identity, development agenda, and long-term national cohesion. She described Ghana’s heritage as both a defining marker of who Ghanaians are and a catalyst for inclusive growth, innovation, and social resilience.
In her remarks, she paid tribute to the Ghana Culture Forum for its leadership in institutionalising cultural advocacy and strengthening the national conversation on heritage. She also acknowledged the National Folklore Board for its ongoing work to secure international recognition for Ghana’s tangible and intangible cultural assets, including global protection and promotion of Kente, Highlife music, and traditional dance forms.
This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Experience Ghana, My Heritage, My Pride (Taste 69@69)”, a call to rediscover the nation’s cultural wealth through food, fashion, music, history, and community experiences. A major highlight of the launch was the unveiling of the historic Vodza Regatta, which places Ghana’s maritime traditions at the centre of the Heritage Month calendar.
The public has been encouraged to visit the Ministry’s website and those of its 13 agencies for the full schedule of activities. The minister also urged Ghanaians to mark March 13 and 14 for the national observance of Ghana Culture Day at the National Theatre.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Maame Efua Houadjeto, delivered the welcome address, setting the tone for a month of cultural reflection and celebration. In a solidarity message, UNESCO’s Representative to Ghana, Edmond Moukala N’Gouemo, commended the country for placing culture at the heart of its development strategy and for championing heritage as a tool for national progress.
Ghana Heritage Month 2026 begins with renewed purpose, an invitation to citizens at home and abroad to reconnect with the traditions, stories, and symbols that continue to shape the nation’s identity.
