Salaga, Savannah Region, Ghana \u2013 July 17, 2025 \u2014 Ghana has officially launched PANAFEST and Emancipation 2025 with a powerful and emotionally charged ceremony at the historic Salaga Slave Market, marking the beginning of a season dedicated to remembrance, reconnection, and advocacy.
\nThe opening event featured a grand durbar that blended vibrant cultural displays with solemn reflection. At the heart of the day\u2019s proceedings was an Atonement Ceremony led by Asaase-Wura, setting the tone as participants paid homage to the countless lives lost and affected by the transatlantic slave trade. The ceremony echoed a collective call for healing, unity, and a renewed commitment to justice.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s celebration revolves around the theme: \u201cLet\u2019s Speak of Reparative Justice and Youth Activism,\u201d drawing attention to the urgency of addressing historical injustices while empowering the next generation to champion equity and truth.
\nIn his address, Hon. Yazid Kasim Rabiu, Municipal Chief Executive for East Gonja, underscored Salaga\u2019s rich cultural legacy and historical significance. He called on the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to explore and promote the confluence of the Black and White Volta Rivers as a potential eco-tourism gem within the Savannah Region.<\/p>\n
Representing the CEO of the GTA, Mr. Gilbert Aggrey, Deputy CEO for Marketing and Special Duties, paid tribute to the legacy of Ndewura Jakpa, the founding figure of Gonjaland. He highlighted the nearby sacred sword of Jakpa as a potent symbol of leadership and unity, and emphasized GTA\u2019s commitment to promoting the region\u2019s cultural heritage. “Here in the Savannah Region, visitors can discover, learn, and connect with the soul of Ghana,” he said.
\nThe durbar concluded with a stirring declaration: \u201cThe chains are broken. The door is open.\u201d The statement echoed across Salaga, capturing the spirit of freedom and resilience that defines PANAFEST and Emancipation 2025.
\nAs the festivities continue across the country, Salaga\u2019s opening ceremony sets the tone for a season of powerful storytelling, cultural celebration, and calls for justice that bridges the past and the future.
\nSource: Public Relations Unit -MoTCCA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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