Name: EXPERIENCE VOLTA IN ACCRA
Start: 2025-12-13T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-13T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Elwak Sports Stadium

Step into the rhythm, flavor, and spirit of Ghana’s Volta Region - right in the heart of Accra! Its our culture- feel it, taste it, Live it.
About this Event

🌍 EXPERIENCE VOLTA IN ACCRA
A Celebration of Culture, Heritage & Identity

Experience Volta in Accra is an immersive cultural festival that brings the vibrant spirit, taste, and rhythm of Ghana’s Volta Region to the nation’s capital.

Officially endorsed by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) as part of the “December in GH” calendar, this one-of-a-kind experience creates a powerful platform for Ghanaians, diasporans, and tourists to explore and celebrate the richness of Ewe culture in Accra.

🏛 Institutional Endorsements & Partners

Experience Volta in Accra enjoys strong institutional backing and collaboration from:

Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA)
Black Star Experience Secretariat – Office of the President
Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA)
National Centre for Culture (NCC)
Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC)
Volta Development Forum (VDF)

🌺 Festival Attractions

Live Performances: Thrilling showcases of traditional and contemporary Ewe music, drumming, and dance.

Fashion & Arts: A stunning display of Volta-inspired fashion, beadwork, textiles, and creative art exhibitions.

Food & Drinks: Taste the soul of Volta — from akple and fetri detsi to refreshing local brews and exotic beverages.

Storytelling & Heritage: Experience folklore, oral history, and ancestral rituals that bring Volta’s identity to life.

This festival is more than just entertainment—it is a cultural bridge connecting generations, communities, and the global Ewe diaspora through heritage, education, and celebration.

Whether you’re a tourist, diasporan reconnecting with your roots, or a local seeking authentic cultural immersion, Experience Volta in Accra promises a day full of color, rhythm, taste, and tradition.

📅 EVENT DETAILS

📍 Venue: El Wak Sports Stadium, Accra

📆 Date: Saturday, 13th December 2025

🕖 Time: 7:00 AM till late

🕐 ACTIVITY TIMELINE

7:00 AM: Gates open – Exhibition Pavilion & Vendor stands open to the public

8:00 AM: Procession of Chiefs, Traditional Priests & Safo Groups (from 37 Officers’ Mess to El Wak Stadium)

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Grand Durbar of Chiefs and People of Volta

11:00 AM onwards: Drumming, Dancing, Cuisine Tasting, Tourism Showcase, and Amlimatsitsi

8:00 PM: Experience Volta Concert – Electrifying performances by top Volta artists

🎯 EVENT OBJECTIVES

Cultural Promotion: Celebrate and preserve Ewe heritage through authentic showcases of music, dance, food, fashion, and storytelling.
Tourism Development: Highlight Volta’s breathtaking destinations to boost domestic and international tourism.
Economic Empowerment: Provide a platform for artisans, SMEs, and creative entrepreneurs to exhibit, sell, and connect with investors.
Unity & Inclusion: Foster cultural exchange and solidarity among Ghanaians and the global African diaspora.

🌟 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Exhibition Pavilion: Artifacts, textiles, crafts, trade items, and tourism displays.
Cultural Performances: Traditional dance forms including Agbadza, Borborbor, and Atsiagbekor.
Culinary Experience: A taste journey through Volta dishes — Akple, Abobi Tadi, Banku, and Okro Soup.
Fashion Showcase: Traditional and modern Ewe fashion, including live Kente weaving.
Tourism & Trade Fair: Resorts, hotels, investment opportunities, and cultural tourism initiatives.
Interactive Learning: Storytelling sessions, folklore, and heritage workshops.
Experience Volta Concert: A night of music and unity featuring top Ewe and Volta-based stars.