Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, is championing African narratives at the Heritage Forum in Accra. She’s emphasizing the importance of Africans taking ownership of their stories and histories, moving away from colonial-era interpretations.
Key Points:
– African Ownership: Gomashie stresses that Africans must be in charge of their own narrative, highlighting the need for heritage interpretation to reflect local voices and identities.
– Cultural Preservation: The forum aims to strengthen Africa’s representation in global cultural heritage, with a focus on education, tourism, interpretation, community empowerment, and sustainable site management.
– Ghana’s Leadership: Ghana has taken a leading role in redefining Africa’s cultural and historical heritage, with recent UNESCO World Heritage listings, such as the Amphitheatre textile tradition.
Gomashie’s call to action encourages Africans to celebrate their traditions, arts, and culture, promoting originality and authenticity in creative endeavors.
