The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, proudly announces the commissioning of the Salaga Slave Market and Wells which forms part of the celebration of Emancipation Day in the Northern part of Ghana..
The climax of the celebration will ignite the flame of unity among the global Africa family starting from July 22nd to August 1st, 2024 under the theme, “UNITY AND RESILIENCE; BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE”, Emancipation 2024.
The celebration further will witness an outdooring of a new look -Salaga Slave Market, transforming a painful past into a beacon of remembrance and healing.
In a statement issues by Corporate Affairs Department of GTA said the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer will commission the project alongside with the Kpembe Wura, Babanye Ndefosu II and the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr. Akwasi Agyeman.
Other activities lined up includes July 23, 2024 – Durbar at Pikworo Slave Camp (Upper East Region) A vibrant celebration honoring resilience and shared heritage.
July 25, 2024 – Tribute to the Ancestors in Accra (Dress Code: Black/Red) Gather at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre and George Padmore Library to honor those who paved the way.
July 25, 2024 – Legacy of Dr. Efua Sutherland Photo Exhibition Explore the remarkable legacy of a visionary, followed by wreath-laying at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
July 29, 2024 – Durbar of Chiefs at Assin Praso.Chiefs unite, bridging past and present.
July 30, 2024 – Echoes of Culture at Elmina: Celebrating Diasporan Diversity Vibrant rhythms, colorful traditions—our shared tapestry.
July 31, 2024 – Reverential Night at Cape Coast (Dress Code: White) Candlelight procession, ancestral roll call, and spoken words under the stars.
August 1, 2024 – Emancipation Day Durbar at Assin Manso Where former enslaved Africans rest, we lay wreaths and honor their resilience. Visit Nonko Nsuo—the River of Return.
Source: Corporate Affairs Dept. at GTA
