The New England Ghana Festival (NEGFest) 2024, is all set to take place as all roads lead to Worcester Massachusetts from next week Saturday, September 7 to Sunday, September 8, 2024 in the USA.
The New England Ghana Festival (NEGFest 2024) Under The Auspices Of The Ghana Heritage Foundation In Partnership With The US-Ghana Embassy, Worcester State University, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Ghana Ministry of Tourism, Arts And Culture, the Ghana Tourism Authority, Nananom, Local Churches, And The entire Ghana Community In New England and several other esteemed entities, promise an unforgettable experience celebrating Ghanaian heritage and culture at this inaugural edition.
The event is on the theme: “Sankofa; Embracing Our Heritage, Connecting Our Past”
Hon. Ken Asafo-Adjei, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ghana Heritage Foundation had these insights to share.
According to him, the main organizers of the NEGFest 2024 are mainly Ghanaian volunteers supporting the vision to create new opportunities for Ghanaians and Africans, as well as carving symbolic cultural identities.
He said under the resonating theme of “Sankofa; Embracing Our Heritage, Connecting Our Past,” the inaugural NEGFest 2024 aims to encapsulate the spirit of returning to one’s roots, celebrating the essence of Ghanaian identity, and fostering connections across diaspora black generations.
“The Ghana Heritage Foundation (GHF), is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering and uplifting the Ghanaian community in New England.
Our vision is to foster a strong sense of cultural identity, economic prosperity, education, and social cohesion among Ghanaians in the region.
GHF is dedicated to community engagement, development, and policy advocacy to enhance the lives of Ghanaians in New England,” he emphasized.
The organizers further extended an invitation to all Ghanaians and the Diaspora Community to attend and support NEGFest 2024 in their numbers.
“NEGFest 2024 invites everyone to join in the celebration of Ghanaian heritage, unity, and pride. Kindly stay tuned for further updates and get ready for a historic weekend of cultural immersion and connection.”
Highlights of the event are as follows:
NEGFest
NEW ENGLAND GHANA FESTIVAL
2024 THEME: SANKOFA; EMBRACING OUR HERITAGE, CONNECTING OUR PAST
DAY ONE-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2024
MORNING SESSION: MAIN DURBAR/DISPLAY OF GHANAIAN FASHION.
TIME: 10 am – 5 pm
VENUE: Institute Park, 82 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609 DRESS CODE: Kente Wear
EVENING SESSION: NEGFEST 2024 CONCERT
Dance to the rhythm of highlife music performed live by talented Ghanaian guest artists; Amerado, Sista Afia, Ofori Amponsah and others.
TIME: 7pm to 12am
VENUE: Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608
DAY TWO: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2024 SOCCER GAME
TIME: 3pm
