Ayewa Festival To Go Bi-Annual After Successful Farmers Day Launch
Ayewa Festival Lights Up the Art Centre on Farmers Day
The Centre for National Culture became a hub of tradition and gastronomy on Friday, December 5, as the Ayewa Festival marked Farmers Day with a vibrant celebration of Ghanaian heritage.
The festival, anchored by the iconic Ayewa (earthenware bowl), served as a tribute to the nation’s farmers, transforming the Art Centre into a lively spectacle of drumming, music, and culinary nostalgia.
Celebrating Tradition Mr. Eric Ohene Larbi, Director of National Culture, officiated the opening ceremony. He praised the resilience of Ghanaian farmers and reiterated the Centre’s commitment to preserving indigenous traditions.
“Events like the Ayewa Festival are vital for keeping our heritage alive while honoring the hands that feed our nation,” Larbi stated.
A Growing Brand Festival organizer Dennis Boateng revealed that the festival’s name draws inspiration from his Kwahu roots. Expressing gratitude to the diverse crowd—which included tourists from Nigeria and the United States—Boateng emphasized that the event is here to stay.
Future Plans In a major announcement to conclude the event, organizers revealed that the Ayewa Festival will evolve into a bi-annual celebration starting in 2026. The expanded format will see the festival return to its roots in Kwahu during the Easter festivities, followed by a second edition in Accra every Decembe
