Takoradi (W/R), Dec 28, GNA – More than 30 masquerade clubs in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis came out to heighten the Christmas mood with a street carnival amidst brass band music, singing, dancing and gymnastics.
The street connecting Market Circle and the Takoradi Harbour was blocked as the various masquerade clubs converged to perform and display their gymnastic skills.
The event which was well patronised had in attendance the Western Regional Minister, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, Western Regional Member of the Council of State, Madam Eunice Buah, CEO of SKYY Power Media, and former DCE of Wassa-East, Mr. Wilson Arthur and other dignitaries .
Speaking to journalists, the Western Regional Minister Mr Darko-Mensah, who had electrified the spectators with skillful display of anchors dance, reiterated that the Western Regional Coordinating Council would lend the desired support to the masquerading clubs to gain international recognition and attract potential tourists to the Western Region.
He appealed to the clubs to exhibit their innate dancing skills to tell the rest of the country that the best was from the West.
Mr Fiffii Buckman, Executive Secretary of 38-year-old Sanato Club club with 850 membership, told Ghana News Agency that the club was poised to put up a splendid performance in a dance and gymnastics competition popularly called “Anchors”, also dubbed, “Takoradi Bronya”.
President of the Classic Ladies Club, Madam Elizabeth Boateng said the Club was five years old and would continue to care for the needy, poor and less-privileged in the society.
Mr. Wilson Arthur told GNA that organisers would continue to ensure that the street carnival remained attractive and appealing to all.
Anchors, which is an annual dance festival by the people of Takoradi, is a special dance with gymnastic displays in which dancers thrill the spectators.
Source: Ghana News Agency
