Agbozume: Hundreds of citizens of the Som¨ Traditional Area in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region participated in this year's Som¨tutuza health walk, held in conjunction with World Tourism Day. The event drew participants from both local and international communities, including the elderly, political figures, and traditional leaders, with the goal of fostering unity in the area.
According to Ghana News Agency, the walk aimed to promote culture, tourism, peace, and unity among the 'Som¨awo' and the broader Ketu South and Volta region, setting the stage for this year's Som¨tutuza celebrations scheduled for Saturday, September 27. Participants walked a route from Agbozume to Nogokpo, through Klikor, and back to Agbozume, singing songs of harmony to showcase community spirit and togetherness. This platform also allowed leaders to advocate for peace and unity.
Mr. Daniel Jerry Sorokpo, Publicity Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, expressed his excitement about the peaceful and health-promoting walk in an interview, highlighting its demonstration of unity in the area. "As we approach the 49th edition of Som¨tutuza, preaching peace and unity is crucial. This walk has paved the way for a harmonious celebration," he said. Sorokpo encouraged participants to engage in regular physical activities to promote healthy lifestyles and discipline within the communities, reinforcing the festival's dual focus on wellness and unity.
Mr. Nicholas Kwabla Worclachie, Ketu South Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), participated in the exercise and advised the public to maintain decorum during the festival. He urged citizens to prioritize sanitation before, during, and after the festival to safeguard the health, living, and safety of the communities. "World Tourism Day, observed annually on September 27, promotes tourism's social, cultural, political, and economic value globally, aligning with Som¨tutuza's themes of unity and cultural showcase," he stated.
Celebrating Som¨tutuza alongside World Tourism Day highlighted the rich culture of the area and the country, further promoting tourism potential to invite global appreciation and exchange. With peace, unity, and cultural pride at its core, the Som¨tutuza festival, coupled with World Tourism Day, promised to be a memorable celebration reflecting on the vibrant cultural heritage of Ketu South. The theme of this year's Tourism Day and development is "Rethinking Tourism," focusing on re-imagining tourism's development and sustainability aspects.
