Ghana Week DC Kicks Off In Style

The much-anticipated Ghana Week DC commenced in style at the Public Welfare building in Washington, D.C., bringing forth a myriad of esteemed speakers and an Art Exhibition. 

The weeklong activities will culminate in a soccer showdown between Ghanaian champions Medeama FC and DC United in the Capital City African Cup. Among others, the week seeks to promote Ghana's tourism and rich cultural heritage in the DC Metro and the DMV area. 

The event's inauguration featured influential speakers, including Paxton Baker of Liquid Soul DC, Angie Gates of Events DC and Richard Michaels from the US State Department. These speakers shared their insights, emphasizing the cultural exchange and business opportunities between Ghana and the United States of America. 

Speaking at the event, Mr Akwasi Agyeman, the CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority, shed light on Ghana's vibrant tourism industry and said Ghana Week in DC will “serve as a platform to further promote mutual understanding and foster trade and tourism for both nations”.