All is Set for the 2024 Agotime Kente Festival (Agbamevor Za)

The chiefs and people of the Agotime Traditional Area, under the auspices of the Konor, Nene Nuer Keteku IV, are excited to announce the completion of preparations for the 2024 Agotime Kente Festival (Agbamevor Za). This vibrant and culturally rich event, celebrated annually, is set to take place from August 4th to 11th, 2024, under the theme: “Repositioning the Kente Heritage for Inclusive Development.”

The Grand Durbar, the highlight of the celebration, is scheduled for Saturday, August 10th, 2024, starting at 9 am at the GRA Park, Agotime Kpetoe.

This year’s festival will be graced by the presence of government representatives, ministers, members of parliament, distinguished chiefs and queen mothers, members of the diplomatic corps, captains of industry, and tourists from around the world. The event promises a diverse range of activities, including:

• Football Gala
• Health Walk
• Quiz Competition
• Women and Children’s Day Mini Durbar
• Godigbe (historic day of landing) Kente Weaving Competition
• Heroes and Heroines’ Day
• Asialetorme (Maidens Water Fetching Rite)
• Miss Kente Pageant
• Food Bazaar
• Street Carnival
• Grand Durbar
• Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Church Service

The 2024 Festival aims to be an unforgettable cultural experience, celebrating the beauty and heritage of the Kente cloth while promoting inclusive development for the Agotime Traditional Area. The community is ready to host visitors from all over the world for this grand celebration of Ghanaian culture.

On behalf of the Konor, the chiefs, and the people of the 37 towns and villages of Agotime, Ghana, and Togo, a cordial invitation is extended to all to witness the celebration of the cultural and economic significance of the Kente Cloth. The Agotime Kente Festival is Ghana’s most prestigious festival, and everyone is eagerly anticipating the participation of guests in large numbers to celebrate the Kente heritage together.

Source: ghananewsonline.com.gh