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The Wesley Girls Controversy: Hijab, Fasting, and the Missionary Heritage

[ad_1] When news broke that some Muslim students at Wesley Girls (and by extension other Christian mission-founded schools) are claiming they have been barred from observing their religious obligations – wearing the hijab, fasting during Ramadan, or attending to Islamic rites, the uproar has forced Ghanaians to ask: how do we reconcile the religious identity…

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Museums Board urged to collaborate with visual artists in preserving Ghana’s heritage

[ad_1] Former Head of Visual Arts at the Centre for National Culture, Kizito Nii Amarh Amartey, has called on the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board to collaborate with Ghanaian artists in the preservation of our culture and heritage.  Speaking at the second edition of an Arts exhibition dubbed ‘Contemporary_emerge,’ on Saturday, December 9, 2023, Mr Amartey,…

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A cinematic celebration of Ghana’s culture and heritage

[ad_1] Get ready for the ultimate cinematic adventure at #ParkNWatch Black Star Vibes, a two-day extravaganza of film, music, and culture, happening on September 22-23, 2023 at the iconic Black Star (Independence) Square. This event is brought to you by Hype.Flix Drive-In is the pioneer drive-in service in Ghana that offers a holistic experience for…

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Japan Motors hosts exclusive premiere of ‘Gran Turismo’ movie celebrating Nissan’s racing heritage

[ad_1] Japan Motors Trading Co. Ltd., a leading name in the automotive industry, proudly hosted an exclusive premiere event for the acclaimed ‘Gran Turismo’ movie at the Silverbird Cinema in Accra. ‘Gran Turismo’, the movie which showcases Nissan’s illustrious motorsport heritage is a true-life story that narrates how Nissan boldly transformed the gamer-to-racer, revolutionizing the…

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UNESCO Ghana holds workshop on underwater cultural heritage

[ad_1] The rich underwater cultural heritage of the coast of West Africa is under constant threat from man-made and natural disasters. In a bid to promote awareness and preservation of underwater cultural heritage, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Ghana in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Abuja office and key stakeholders engages…

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We must prioritize our cultural heritage to drive development

[ad_1] Professor Rachel Ama Engmann, a respected archaeologist of Ghanaian-Osu descent, has underscored the profound significance of art, painting, and photography in preserving and safeguarding cultural heritage across nations. In her view, the domains of art, painting, and photography remain potent instruments capable of capturing moments, history, and heritage, thereby providing inspiration to future generations….

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