Akatsi: Over 23 basic schools from both public and private categories have exhibited their talents through culture and tradition as part of the activities marking this year's Avenor Tutudoza festival, dubbed 'Children's Durbar and Cultural Day.'
According to Ghana News Agency, the event, held at the Akatsi Roman Catholic Basic School park, featured performances such as drumming, poetry recitals, choreography, gymnastics, drum language, and traditional dancing skills by young pupils. Mr. Karim Ayaana Umar, the Akatsi South Municipal Director of Education, emphasized the event's role in demonstrating love and commitment to Ghanaian culture.
Mr. Ayaana expressed appreciation to the chiefs and people of the Avenor Traditional Area for enabling the schools to learn and showcase Avenor's rich culture. He acknowledged the Avenor Traditional Council for sponsoring the event and praised the children's performances as a testament to the investments made in them.
Torgbui Tali Gafatsi III, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee of the Festival, expressed surprise at the high patronage and the excellent performances from the schools. He thanked the Education Directorate for their role in the event's success and assured that the initiative would continue during their festival celebrations.
Mr. Mawuli-Vava Gagbe, Assistant Director of Education in charge of Human Resources, also expressed gratitude to all involved in organizing the event. Mr. Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive of Akatsi South, pledged support for ensuring quality education in the area and promised readiness for successful festival celebrations.
The theme for this year's festival is 'Securing the Future of Avenor through Skills Acquisition, Employment and Economic Growth.' The celebrations will culminate in a grand durbar on Saturday, November 29, at the Akatsi Central Market lorry station, with activities such as a clean-up exercise, health walk, fashion show, and the 'Avenor Strongest' event. Other events include the annual pilgrimage to Datsutagba, paying homage to the Paramount Chief at Avenorpeme, a beauty pageant, and an artists' night.