By Kekeli Blamey
Adidime (V/R), April 1, GNA-The Global Evangelical Church’s (GEC) Vision Chapel in Adidome, in the Central Tongu District, has climaxed the “Ghana Month “celebration with spectacular cultural display, showcasing the traditions of the Anlo, Vedome and Tongu people.
This event was part of the church’s initiative aimed at promoting cultural integration and unity among its congregants, is a vibrant celebration of Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
Over the past two weeks, the Church had provided a platform for congregants from Tongu and Vedome to share their cultural heritage, and the Anlo community took centre-stage on this occasion.
The event featured mesmerizing drumming and dancing, including traditional dances like Agbadza, Borborbor, Misego and Kinka.
Reverend Israel Kwasi Ahalie, Parish Pastor of the church, emphasized the significance of celebrating Ghana Month, stating that it fosters cultural and tribal integration among congregants.
He highlighted the importance of embracing and christianizing the sound and godly aspects of various cultures, as they serve as a pathway for understanding and communicating the Gospel.
“The independence of Ghana is the spiritual independence of the Ghanaian Christian,” Reverend Ahalie noted.
He added: “Ghana Month promotes the unique cultural heritage of the Ghanaian people. Though not all aspects of culture are Christian in nature, the culture of any people is fundamental to the Great Commission.”
Reverend Ahalie further explained that culture serves as the platform for living out the Gospel of Christ, and that the Gospel takes root within the culture of the people. He cited Acts 17:22-28, which emphasizes God’s creation of all nations, and Revelation 5:8-13, which highlights the importance of discipling these nations.
“The Great Commission is about discipline and nation-building; the conversion of the things that make people into nations – the shared processes of thinking, the shared and common attitudes, worldview, perspectives, languages, cultural, social, and economic habits of thought, behavior, and practice,” Reverend Ahalie said.
“Christ died for and purchased men for God from all people groups, including tribal and cultural groups (Revelations 5:8-13).”
The Parish Pastor mentioned that the celebration was a testament to the church’s commitment to promoting unity and cultural integration, in line with the Great Commission, citing Matthew 28:18-20.
The Ghana News Agency observed that the event’s success was evident in the fact that it was difficult to distinguish between Anlo, Vedome, and Tongu congregants, as they all came together in the cultural performances.
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