WORLD SOLIDARITY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION

AGOTIME KENTE FESTIVAL

World solidarity voluntary organization (WOSOVO) invites you to take part in the celebration of the qualitative Craftsmanship of the kente designs by the people of Agotime in the Volta region, Ghana.

The Agotime are descendants of the early civilizations ancient Egypt, Ghana Songhai and Oyo Empires which came along with this distinctive craft of weaving clothe with different designs and traditional symbols. This year mark the 11^th anniversary celebration of the kente festival. It’s a week long celebration that comes off in the first week of September every year. Kente, a traditional clothe weaving is Ghana’s most cherished craft and is loved all over the world. It has become a mark of identification of Ghana’s among other nations. The kente industry in Ghana today has developed among four(4) major groups but the people of Agotime have distinguished themselves in the art of cloth weaving which has become a major occupation of its men and women. The kente festival attracts many people form all walks of life: Kings, Queens, and Ministers of State, diplomats, foreigners, and people from the Diaspora.

Program of Activities

1^st Week

	Introduction to the Festival
	Talks on Social Issues E.g. HIV/AIDS, Child Education, Teenage Pregnancy, and Drug Abuse Etc. Volunteers will b required to prepare Presentation on the above mentioned Issues.
	Community Sensitization of Cultural Practices/Displays-Naming Ceremony, Enstoolment of Traditional Chiefs, Drumming, Singing Dancing Etc.

2^nd Week

The Climax of Festival

	Durbar of Chiefs, Queen Mother, Elders and People.
	Performance By Various Cultural Groups
	Speeches By Dignitaries
	Fund Raising

3^rd Week

	Socialization and Integration
	Touring Of Important Places In The District/Region
	Socialization With The People In The Community
	Bidding Farewell

Contact: Manfred Kuzoe

Mobile: 0244824582

Email: wosovo@yahoo.co.uk

Website: www.wosovo.netfirms.com