Accra, Ghana — July 15, 2024

The Ghana Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, proudly announces the commissioning of the Salaga Slave Market and Wells as a significant highlight of the 2024 Emancipation Day Celebration. From July 22nd to August 1st, 2024, Ghana will kindle the spirit of unity across the global African community.

Under the theme “UNITY AND RESILIENCE: BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE,” Emancipation 2024 will witness the unveiling of a transformed Salaga Slave Market—a poignant symbol of remembrance and healing. Honorable Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, will officiate the commissioning ceremony alongside Kpembe Wura Babanye Ndefosu II and Mr. Akwasi Agyeman, CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority.

Other Notable Emancipation Day Activities Include:

• 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.

For more information and participation details, visit www.visitghana.com.

Issued by the Corporate Affairs Department 🇬🇭