Ghana Heritage Month 2025
Experience the Rich Culture of Ghana Heritage Month 2025 Through Top Events and Festivals
Ghana Heritage Month 2025 is a vibrant, month-long celebration of the country’s rich cultural legacy, national pride, and historical journey. Held every March, this annual event brings together citizens and the global African diaspora to honor Ghana’s independence, diversity, and enduring heritage through parades, music, fashion, cuisine, exhibitions, and cultural dialogues.
In 2025, the celebration reaches new heights with the launch of the Black Star Experience — a flagship initiative by the Ghana Tourism Authority to spotlight curated cultural events, tours, festivals, and exhibitions happening throughout the month.
From historical site visits and food expos to youth-centered art shows and diaspora reunions, Heritage Month 2025 promises an unforgettable cultural immersion.
What Is Ghana Heritage Month?
First launched in 2017, Ghana Heritage Month is held every March to commemorate the country’s independence on March 6th, while showcasing its cultural identity. Events are hosted nationwide and reflect the themes of:
- Unity in diversity
- Promotion of Ghanaian culture and languages
- Diaspora engagement and reconnection
- Youth in heritage preservation
New for 2025: The Black Star Experience
In 2025, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) introduced the Black Star Experience, a comprehensive cultural itinerary under the Heritage Month banner. This nationwide program groups events into thematic pillars designed to appeal to both locals and international visitors.
Key Highlights of the Black Star Experience:
- 1st – 31st March: Media Engagements & Partnerships
- Nationwide media campaign promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage and Made-in-Ghana products through the “See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, Feel Ghana” initiative.
- 1st – 31st March: Ghana Music Month
- A month-long celebration promoting Ghanaian music through performances, media features, and national campaigns by MUSIGA.
- 2nd – 9th March: Heritage Caravan
- A cross-country road trip through 14 regions, offering immersive cultural and historical experiences.
- 6th – 8th March: Akwaaba Festival @ National Theatre, Accra
- A 3-day festival celebrating Ghana’s culture with exhibitions, concerts, cultural dances, and the Akwaaba Black Star Awards.
- 14th March: Taste 68 @ 68 Food Fair
- A food fair showcasing 68 traditional and modern Ghanaian dishes at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
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Where to Celebrate Heritage Month in Ghana
While activities are held nationwide, Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi, Tamale, and Ho are among the top destinations with major programs. Notable sites like Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Independence Square, and Cape Coast Castle will host exhibitions and guided tours.
Don’t miss out on curated tours led by local cultural experts during the month, many of which are part of the Black Star Experience.
Heritage Explorer: 10-Day Ghana Festival & Culture Itinerary
10-Day Ghana Cooking & Culture Tour Featuring Indigenous Cuisine
| Day | Location | Activities | Regional Dish & Cooking Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Accra (Greater Accra Region) | Arrival, welcome briefing, intro to Ghanaian cuisine | Dinner featuring Ga Kenkey & Fried Fish with shito sauce |
| Day 2 | Accra | Jamestown walking tour, Makola Market, Arts Centre | Cooking Class: Kenkey & Pepper Sauce (with Ga cooks) |
| Day 3 | Cape Coast (Central Region) | Cape Coast Castle, Kakum Park canopy walk | Cooking Class: Etsew and Fante Fante (Fisherfolk stew with cassava dough) |
| Day 4 | Elmina | Elmina Castle, lagoon canoe ride | Street Food Tour: Kokonte (brown cassava dish) & grilled seafood |
| Day 5 | Kumasi (Ashanti Region) | Manhyia Palace, Cultural Centre, Kejetia Market | Cooking Class: Fufu & Light Soup (Ashanti-style with bush meat or goat) |
| Day 6 | Kumasi | Bonwire Kente weaving, Adinkra stamping | Cooking Class: Kontomire Stew with Ampesi (plantain/yam) |
| Day 7 | Ho (Volta Region) | Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, Wli Waterfalls | Cooking Class: Akple & Fetri Detsi (Volta cornmeal + okro soup) |
| Day 8 | Ho | Cultural dance workshop, craft market visit | Farm-to-Table Experience: Learn how cassava and corn are processed for local staples |
| Day 9 | Back to Accra | Shopping, leisure, cultural recap session | Final Cook-Off: Teams prepare their favorite regional dishes |
| Day 10 | Accra | Farewell brunch, wrap-up, departures | Brunch featuring Bofrot, Meat Pie, Sobolo, and certificates of participation |
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Black Star Heritage Caravan 2025 – 10-Day Itinerary
| Day | Region(s) | Highlights | Overnight Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Accra | Welcome breakfast, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, DuBois Centre, Jamestown tour, Cultural Night at Alliance Française | Accra |
| 2 | Eastern | Aburi Botanical Gardens, Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, Krobo Bead Village, Kente weaving | Koforidua |
| 3 | Volta | Wli Waterfalls hike, Mount Afadja, Ewe cultural drumming & storytelling in Hohoe | Ho |
| 4 | Oti | Breast Mountain, Kyabobo National Park, cultural evening with the Guan people | Nkwanta |
| 5 | Northern | Mole National Park Safari, Larabanga Mosque, Mystic Stone | Tamale |
| 6 | Savannah & North East | Daboya Smock Village, Mamprugu Palace, Community Heritage Festival | Bolgatanga |
| 7 | Upper East | Paga Crocodile Pond, Sirigu Art Centre, Tongo Hills | Bolgatanga |
| 8 | Upper West | Gwollu Slave Wall, Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary | Wa |
| 9 | Bono & Ashanti | Sunyani street food, Manhyia Palace, Bonwire Kente, Kejetia Market | Kumasi |
| 10 | Central & Western | Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Kakum Walkway, Beach bonfire in Busua | Return to Accra (evening) |
Join hundreds of culture lovers and diaspora returnees for this unforgettable road trip!
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Key Dates to Note
- March 1, 2025: Launch of Ghana Heritage Month & Black Star Experience
- March 6, 2025: Independence Day Celebrations
- March 20–23, 2025: Made-in-Ghana Expo & Food Festival
- March 28, 2025: Black Star Cultural Grand Finale
Get Involved & Share Your Story
Use hashtags #GhanaHeritageMonth2025, #BlackStarExperience, #LetVisitGhana and #MarchInGhana to share your photos and videos. Follow the Ghana Tourism Authority and Ministry of Tourism for live updates and event features.
Explore More: Festivals in Ghana 2025
Looking to fully immerse yourself in Ghana’s vibrant culture beyond these tours? Don’t miss out on the biggest and boldest celebrations happening all year round.
👉 Discover the Full List of Festivals in Ghana 2025
From Chale Wote’s street art in Accra to the sacred Panafest in Cape Coast, explore detailed guides, dates, locations, and tips for planning your festival adventure in Ghana.
Stay inspired. Stay cultural.
