Accra: Ghana marked the World Tourism Day 2025 with a culturally rich celebration of the Some Tutuza in the Volta Region, under the theme ‘Tourism, and Sustainable Transformation.’ The national event spotlighted the transformative power of tourism in promoting peace, unity, and economic development.

According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, led the national celebration at the Agbozume School Park, for the grand durbar, which brought together chiefs, government officials, and citizens from the Aflao, Some, and Klikor traditional areas. She emphasized the need to invest in cultural festivals as tools for national pride and community development, stating the importance of showcasing the community’s warmth and hospitality.

Dr. Goosie Tannoh, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, representing the President, praised the people of Some for preserving their cultural heritage and promoting peace through tradition. He highlighted the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy Programme, aimed at supporting the youth in creative arts, agro-processing, and cooperative ventures through improved infrastructure and innovation.

The Some Tutuza, held under the theme ‘Consolidating Peace and Unity for Social, Cultural, and Economic Development,’ served as both a cultural celebration and a strategic platform to advance Ghana’s tourism agenda. The event fused traditional rites, performances, and dialogue to draw national and international attention to the Volta Region’s heritage.

Torgbuiga Adamah III, President of the Some Traditional Area, expressed gratitude to the Government, particularly President John Dramani Mahama, for his leadership and support for regional development. He appreciated the selection of the Volta Region as the host for this year’s World Tourism Day celebration.

In recognition of their leadership, President John Mahama and the Minister were honored by the Some Traditional Area. The celebrations welcomed dignitaries, including the National Chairman of the ruling NDC party, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and other distinguished personalities and government officials.

The Some Tutuza commemorates the Some people’s historic migration from Keta and is an annual celebration fostering cultural revival, community pride, and economic stimulation through cultural tourism. By integrating World Tourism Day with the Some Tutuza, stakeholders aim to amplify Ghana’s global cultural presence and boost tourism-led development across the country.