Accra Metropolitan University visits Ga Mantse for maiden Dzenten Festival

A five-member delegation from Accra Metropolitan University, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Goski Alabi, has paid a courtesy call to the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, to discuss the upcoming Dzenten Festival. Scheduled for November 1 in Sakumo-Nungua, the inaugural festival is a collaboration between the university and the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse's office. The visit served as a formal engagement to secure the support of the traditional leadership and highlight the festival's role in celebrating Gadangme cultural heritage. During the meeting, Professor Alabi emphasized the importance of the Angmu Te rock, a historical and spiritual landmark for the Gadangme people. The university aims to promote the site's significance and is actively advocating for its inclusion in UNESCO’s heritage listings to ensure its global recognition and preservation. This initiative reflects the university's broader mission to integrate academic research with the protection of indigenous landmarks and oral histories. Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II expressed his full support for the festival, noting that such cultural initiatives are essential for strengthening goodwill and unity within the Gadangme community. He praised the university for its proactive role in documenting traditional history and fostering ties with the community. The Ga Mantse’s endorsement is expected to bolster participation and interest in the festival from across the region. The maiden Dzenten Festival represents a significant step in the preservation of Ghanaian cultural identity through the partnership of academic institutions and traditional authorities. By focusing on historical sites like Angmu Te, the event aims to create a lasting legacy of cultural awareness and heritage tourism. The collaboration sets a precedent for how universities can contribute to national development by honoring and protecting the country's diverse cultural foundations.