Dzifa Gomashie is the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has announced the launch of the National Heritage Photo Competition 2025.
The competition, which is open to all 16 regions of Ghana, seeks to showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage through photography.
Giving an overview of the competition, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, said the competition is aimed at promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage and providing a platform for young creatives to showcase their talents.
She said beyond showcasing Ghana’s unique heritage, cultural and tourism sights of all the metropolitan, municipal and districts in the country to the fore, the competition also aims to foster national pride and appreciation for the country’s rich cultural diversity.
“We are not only promoting our rich cultural heritage, but providing opportunities for young Ghanaians to showcase their creativity,” she said.
Touching on eligibility and requirements for the competition, Madam Gomashie said entries can include photographs of heritage sites and cultural products, such as traditional dress and food, and added that participants must not be older than 25 years.
The initiative which is expected to contribute to the growth of Ghana’s tourism industry and promote cultural exchange, is being organized in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and supported by a range of organizations, including the Ghana Tourism Authority, National Folklore Board, National Commission for Culture, Bureau of Ghana Languages, National Theatre of Ghana, National Film Authority, and Ghana Tourism Development Authority.
Others are Pan African Writers Association, the Hotel Catering and Tourism Training Institute, the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the Creative Arts Agency, and W.E.B Du Bois Centre.
Entries to the National Heritage Photo Competition 2025 should be submitted to heritagesiteS@motac.gov.gh not later than Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
