Tema-based Delhi Public School (DPS) International Ghana has held a colorful ceremony as part of its activities to mark Africa Union Day celebrations.

The event had parents and teachers displaying some musical talents with unique songs ​and dancing.

Prior to that, the students had the opportunity to showcase the cultures of countries ​they represented and gave some brief history about their tradition.

In honour of the Africa Day, the pupils also showcased the various Africa flags in a well-staged choreography.​

The celebration of the day commemorates the establishment of the African Union as well as celebrating the achievements made by various leaders on the continent.

AU day was initiated as a platform to acknowledge and celebrate Africa history, heritage and culture. The day which represents African Unity was celebrated with joy and passion by pupils and students of the school who were joined by some guests and dignitaries. ​

The annual event aims at portraying the rich Africa culture, and to also help the kids cherish their unique traditional identity and understand the significance of the AU day.​

The director was of the view that there is need  to reflect on the people and cultures across the Africa continent, all of which contributed to the uniqueness of the continent.

According to him, the celebration provides the kids with the opportunity to experience the cultures of other Africa countries; how they work together and why they should get-together and the roles they are expected to play.

Kwadwo Odame Antwi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) was full of praise for the management of the school for their output and successes chalked within a short period​.

The CEO urged parents to inculcate Africa culture and tradition in their children by eating and wearing made in Ghana products.​

He pledged government's full support for any investor in the country, urging Ghanaians to take up entrepreneurial skills to change the face of Africa.​

Seven Great Princess Academy has held its first ever Cultural Day to celebrate various tribes, traditions and cultures of the students. The day celebrated under the theme, "unearthing cultural talent", was opened to parents and the general public.

There were cultural dance performances, poetry recitals, individual tribe presentation and a talk on cultural diversity from international students from the United Kingdom, United States, Spain, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Gabon in addition to the cultural display by the various tribes in Ghana.​

In her welcome address the Deputy Director of the Academy Mrs. Patience Brown spoke on the importance of the event to the growth of the children, saying that the school's ​success hinges on three cardinal principles, that is education, sports and culture.

"The bedrock of the Seven ​Great Princess Academy is bringing out the hidden talents in the individual while in school and education would be more meaningful, hence we are instituting the Cultural Day celebration."

She stated that this was one guiding principle that the school thrived on since its inception over three decades ago.​

According to Mrs. Brown research had shown that students who attend schools with diverse population develop a firm understanding of the perspectives of children from different backgrounds and learn to function very well in multicultural as well as multi-ethnic environment.

"it is for this and other reasons that we deemed it fit to expose our students to see beyond their culture, to learn to understand and respect other people's culture, which in a way helps prepare them for citizenship in a multicultural democracy," she said.​

The acting Executive Secretary of the National Council of Persons with Disability Ms Amanorbea Dodoo who was the guest of honour expressed excitement at the display put out by the students, adding that the exposure to other cultures was important​ for the children's growth.

"The splendid display of culture from our brothers and sisters from international community cannot be overemphasised​, it is very important for children to know more about their culture and that of others in a very practical way which help them relate and understand better," she said.

While congratulating the academy's management for instituting the Cultural Day​ celebration to help the students in that light, she lauded parents for expressing keen interest in their children's extra-curricular activities.

By Raymond Ackumey

Source: ghanaiantimes​.com

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