By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA
Kadjebi (O/R), Feb 25, GNA – Observation of the National Fugu Day, is still high in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, as public servants and residents proudly donned traditional Fugu attire to mark the occasion.
A Ghana News Agency (GNA) visit to the Kadjebi District Assembly on Wednesday, observed that most staff were elegantly dressed in Fugu, showcasing a colourful display of Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
Engaging with the GNA, Mr Innocent Komla Gavua, the Kadjebi District Coordinating Director, said the Day had come to stay and urged Ghanaians to embrace and observe it wholeheartedly.
He said wearing Fugu showcased the nation’s identity, heritage, and culture, which must be preserved and promoted.
“Fugu is not only a cloth but a symbol of who we are as a people. When we wear it, we project our culture and instill a sense of pride in the younger generation,” Mr Gavua stated.
He noted that the initiative had helped to revive interest in locally woven textiles and encouraged public institutions to institutionalise the wearing of made-in-Ghana fabrics, particularly Fugu, on designated days.
Mr Gavua commended the government’s effort in promoting indigenous wear and called on private organisations to join in the celebration, to deepen national unity and cultural appreciation.
Mr Gershon Amedo, the District Budget Analyst, also told GNA that the National Fugu Day had positively impacted local traders.
He noted that the increasing patronage of Fugu had stimulated economic activity within the district, especially among local textile dealers.
He said, “When public servants and citizens buy Fugu, the money circulates within our local economy. It supports our weavers and traders and contributes to livelihoods.”
Some staff members of the Assembly who spoke to GNA expressed their excitement about participating in the celebration, describing it as a meaningful way to honour Ghana’s traditions while fostering unity at the workplace.
National Fugu Day is observed on every Wednesday, to promote the wearing of Fugu and other locally made textiles as part of the efforts to preserve Ghanaian culture and encourage patronage of indigenous products.
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, in a letter dated February 10, declared every Wednesday as Fugu Day to preserve, promote and celebrate Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
The colourful display at the Kadjebi District Assembly reflected a growing commitment among residents to sustain the initiative and uphold Ghana’s cultural identity.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/ Christabel Addo