A delegation from Kids in Tourism Ghana, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting tourism education and cultural exchange among Ghanaian children, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and Member of Parliament for Ketu South.
During the visit, the Chief Executive, Nana Akua Afriyie Asante, explained that the organization’s mission is to expose young Ghanaians to the importance of tourism and cultural education from an early age.
“We came to share our vision with the Hon. Minister and to learn from her vast experience in tourism and the creative arts. Her insights are essential to help us empower the youth,” she said.
She further noted that the visit aimed to deepen the children’s understanding of the Ministry’s role and to inspire them through the example of a respected national leader.
Hon. Dzifa Gomashie warmly received the group and praised the initiative. She stressed the importance of storytelling in preserving culture and encouraged the students to become confident narrators of their experiences.
“You have these amazing experiences, but if you can’t share them, how will others learn about them?” she asked. “Storytelling brings your journey to life and can inspire others to discover more about our country.”
She also urged the children to read more and reduce time spent on television, explaining that literacy fosters confidence and clarity—key tools for expressing cultural identity.
Drawing from her experience as the producer of the cultural TV program By the Fireside, Hon. Gomashie highlighted that storytelling, music, cuisine, fashion, dance, and language are the pillars of Ghanaian identity.
“If you’re from Accra, there’s a reason you eat kenkey and fried fish. In the Northern Region, it’s tuo zaafi, and in the Volta Region, it’s akple, yam fufu, and cassava,” she shared. “Our food is tied to our land—it defines who we are.”
She emphasized that cultural awareness extends beyond customs—it includes speech, dress, and social behavior, which should be celebrated and passed down with pride.
The visit ended with an engaging discussion on significant heritage sites, such as the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, which the Minister described as a crucial destination for learning about Ghana’s historical legacy.
Kids in Tourism includes ambassadors from over 70 basic schools across the Greater Accra, Central, and Ashanti Regions. The initiative encourages young students to explore Ghana’s cultural sites and traditions, instilling pride in their heritage and nurturing future custodians of Ghanaian culture.