A Dive into Tradition and Identity


Regional Highlights

Ghana is a land of rich traditions, deep cultural heritage, and vibrant expressions of identity.
Across its 16 administrative regions, each area boasts unique customs, festivals, textiles, dances, architecture, and folklore that reflect the soul of its people.

Our diverse cultures, rich traditions, and deep-rooted heritage across the regions tell a unique story of Ghana’s rich cultural past and present.

Ahafo Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Ahafo Region

Ahafo, a region known for its cocoa…

Ashanti Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Ashanti Region

The heart of the Ashanti Kingdom, the…

Bono East Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Bono East Region

Bono East, a land of fertile plains…

Bono Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Bono Region

The Bono Region, with its ancient kingdom…

Central Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Central Region

The Central Region, with its historic coastal…

Eastern Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Eastern Region

The Eastern Region, a tapestry of lush…

Greater Accra Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Greater Accra Region

Greater Accra, the nation’s capital, is a…

North East Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

North East Region

The North East Region, characterised by its…

Northern Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Northern Region

The vast Northern Region, with its diverse…

Oti Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Oti Region

The Oti Region, one of Ghana’s newest…

Savannah Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Savannah Region

Savannah Region is one of Ghana’s newest…

Upper East Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Upper East Region

The Upper East Region, with its unique…

Upper West Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Upper West Region

The Upper West Region, with its unique…

Volta Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Volta Region

The Volta Region, with its scenic beauty…

Western North Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Western North Region

The Western North Region, carved out of…

Western Region 1000 750 National Commision on Culture

Western Region

The Western Region, a land of gold…

Vision

To respect, preserve, harness and use cultural heritage and resources to develop a united, vibrant and a prosperous national community with a distinctive African identity and personality and collective confidence and pride of place among the comity of nations.

Mission

The National Commission on Culture is to maintain the unique cultural identity and values for the promotion of an integrated national culture, as well as contribute to the overall economic development of the nation.

Mandate

The National Commission on Culture was established by the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) law 238 of 1990 to manage from a holistic perspective of the Cultural life of Ghana. It is charged with the responsibility of ensuring the implementation of its culture policy.