Evans Worlanyo Ameamu
Kpohega (VR,) Jan 1, GNA-The Chiefs and people of Kpohega in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region have celebrated their 45th ‘Norvisileza’ festival to foster development of the community.
The festival, a significant cultural event, was marked with series of traditional dances, music, and rituals to climax the celebration.
It began with a grand procession through the streets of Kpohega, led by the chiefs and elders, which was followed by a traditional dance performance by the community’s youth group.
Togbi Agordor III, Dufia of Kpohega, expressed gratitude to the people for the hard work and dedication to preserving the cultural heritage of the area.
“This festival is a celebration of our rich cultural heritage and the resilience of our people, I am proud to see our community come together to showcase our traditions and customs once again to inculcate this into the younger generation,” he said.
Torgbi Agordor said the festival displayed the traditional crafts and artifacts, including beautifully woven baskets, intricately carved wooden masks, and colorful textiles and other cultural troupes.
The celebration of the ‘Kpohega Norvisileza’ festival was a testament to the community’s commitment to preserving their cultural heritage, he said.
Mr Samuel Adzorlolo, who chaired the function, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said festivals were celebrated to give communities the development projects needed to uplift their living standards.
He charged the youth and elders to be united to address pressing challenges, which include renovation of the basic school building, provision of electricity, water, and rehabilitation of the poor road network.
Mr Adzorlolo appealed to philanthropists, individuals, companies and the government to assist in addressing the challenges to alleviate the plight of the people.
The festival was on the theme: “Unity and Strength -The role of citizens in community building and development.”
GNA