December in GH is a homecoming for the diaspora

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Abeiku Santana, says this year’s “December in GH” has been expanded to include all regions, moving away from the Accra-centric model of previous years.

Speaking on Joy Prime monitored by MyNewGh, he stressed that nationwide inclusion is now a priority. “Ghana has become the converging point for Christmas celebration,” he said, adding that the current administration is “amplifying” the initiative to ensure benefits are spread across the country.

He revealed that events have already begun. “December started in November,” he emphasized, listing activities in Greater Accra, Sekondi, Cape Coast and other regional capitals. According to him, the festival now incorporates seven thematic pillars, including gastronomy, literature, fashion, culture, music and film.

Santana highlighted the introduction of Taste 68, a celebration of 68 unique Ghanaian dishes prepared by traditional caterers. “There are different cuisines we can make with yam, cassava, plantain and even ‘eto’ was used to make a layered cake,” he noted.

He added that collaboration with creative sectors has also deepened, with an African Film Festival scheduled to host over 21 participating countries.

Concluding the segment, he described the upgraded edition as “a black star experience” designed to elevate Ghana’s cultural visibility during the festive season.