SURAJKUND INTERNATIONAL CRAFTS MELA 2026 – DAY 12 HIGHLIGHTS

On February 11th, 2026, the Surajkund International Crafts Mela entered its twelfth day with unmatched energy as the festival approached its grand finale. Attendance soared, and the grounds buzzed with cultural exchange, creativity, and celebration. Uttar Pradesh & Meghalaya continued to captivate visitors with live craft demonstrations, folk performances, and culinary delights. The Ghana Dance…

Government Appoints Hamamat Montia as Ghana’s Cultural Ambassador for Shea Butter

Accra, Ghana – February 10, 2026 – The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has appointed renowned cultural advocate and entrepreneur Ms. Hamamat Montia as Cultural Ambassador for Ghana’s Shea Butter, reaffirming its commitment to positioning culture as a central driver of national development. Speaking at a special recognition…

Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Hails Guinness World Record as Innovative for Ghana’s Creative Arts Industry

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has described Ghana’s latest Guinness World Record achievement as a significant milestone for the nation’s creative arts sector and a strong testament to the innovation, resilience and global competitiveness of Ghanaian artists. Receiving the official Guinness World Record certificate from bead artist Juliana Gharbin,…

Message of condolence

We mourn the loss of a courageous police officer and stand with the thirteen injured, the organisers, and the community of the Surajkund Festival in this time of sorrow. We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred during the Surajkund Festival, following the collapse of a chain at the Adventure and Amusement Zone…

National Theatre Ghana Dance Ensemble captivates crowd in second appearance at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair at Faridabad, India

The Ghana Dance Ensemble, one of the three resident performing groups of the National Theatre of Ghana, delivered another spellbinding performance on February 4, 2026, at the Grand Chaupal (Open-Air Theatre). This second appearance at the ongoing Surajkund International Crafts Fair showcased the vibrant energy and rhythmic precision that have made the National Theatre’s delegation…

Ghana joins global celebration At The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair Faridabad, India

A 19-member delegation from Ghana is currently participating in the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair, running from January 31 to February 15, 2026. As one of the world’s largest congregations of artisans, the fair has once again transformed Faridabad into a vibrant “global village” of art, culture, and cuisine. According to the leader of the…

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Holds Orientation for Board Chairs to Strengthen Governance

Accra, Ghana — January 30, 2026 — The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has organized an orientation programme for Chairpersons of governing boards of its agencies to strengthen corporate governance, improve strategic alignment, and enhance collaboration between boards and management. Speaking at the engagement, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon.…

Concert Party Set to Return to Ghana’s Theatre Scene as Minister Inaugurates Revival Committee

Accra, Ghana – January 29, 2026 — Ghana’s iconic Concert Party theatre tradition is set for a major comeback following the inauguration of a Committee on Reviving Theatre Arts by the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie. The initiative aims to restore Concert Party to Ghana’s theatres and screens while…