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March 6, 2026
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A Plus launches Gomoa Easter Carnival; event set for April 2 to 5
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Key Points
- The Gomoa Easter Carnival, an initiative by MP Kwame Asare Obeng (A Plus), has been officially launched.
- The four-day festival is scheduled for April 2-5, 2026, across various Gomoa communities in the Central Region.
- Activities will include musical performances by top Ghanaian artistes, cultural events like a grand durbar, art exhibitions, and food bazaars.
- The launch saw attendance from creative industry players, politicians, traditional leaders, media, and the business community.
- The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts pledged government support, highlighting the carnival's potential to boost the local economy and position the Central Region culturally.
Why This Matters
This initiative is significant for Ghana as it aims to boost domestic tourism and position the Central Region as a vibrant cultural and economic hub. It underscores the government's strategy to leverage cultural events for local economic growth and to showcase Ghana's unique heritage to a wider audience.
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