The Nubuke Foundation Celebrates the Fifth Edition of the Woori Festival in Loho, Wa
The Nubuke Foundation recently celebrated the fifth edition of the Woori Festival, which took place from March 7th to 9th, 2024 in Loho, located in the Upper West Region of Ghana. The festival, a key cultural event in the region, honors the rich weaving tradition of the area. This year’s theme focused on “The Role of Collaboration in Harnessing the Potential of Weaving for Socio-Economic Development.”
The festival featured a variety of activities aimed at showcasing the weaving skills of local artisans, including workshops, panel discussions, weaving demonstrations, and cultural performances. These activities created an engaging platform for knowledge exchange and celebration of the cultural heritage of the Upper West Region.
In her welcome address, Odile Tevie, Director of the Nubuke Foundation, emphasized the significance of the festival, highlighting the contributions made by the weavers from the Upper West Region to the national weaving community. She also commended the weavers from Nadowli for their willingness to collaborate with the Nubuke Foundation in preserving and promoting their craft.
The Loho Naa, Kang-yifia K.Y. Chahaa, in his remarks, expressed gratitude to the Nubuke Foundation for choosing Loho as the host of the festival. He noted that the event would bring significant development to the community and help further preserve the region’s cultural identity.
The Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing ESQ, spoke about how the platform provided by the Nubuke Foundation aligns with government initiatives aimed at promoting skills development, women’s empowerment, and job creation. He also encouraged designers and cultural enthusiasts to consider naming cultural artifacts, stressing that this would be crucial in preserving the region’s heritage.
In closing remarks, the minister addressed the current health concern surrounding CSM (Cerebrospinal Meningitis), urging the public to stay vigilant by drinking plenty of water and avoiding crowded spaces. He reassured residents that treatment for CSM is available free of charge at all public health facilities across the region.
