The Terabuuriyele Organisation, a not-for-profit group, is to construct a cultural village to preserve, promote and modernise the cultural heritage of the Gurune (Frafra)-speaking communities in the Upper East Region.
At a media briefing at Pusu-Namongo in the Talensi District, the National Secretary of the organisation, Diana Asamani, said the proposed cultural village would serve as a major cultural landmark once completed.
She indicated that the project would feature a museum, a traditional restaurant, a leisure centre and a dedicated cultural radio station.
Ms Asamani explained that the facilities would serve as hubs for heritage education, tourism promotion, cultural entertainment and sustainable community development.
“This is an inspiring initiative dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Upper East Region, while fostering tourism, creative arts and socio-economic transformation,” she stated.
She underscored the urgent need to safeguard indigenous practices that were gradually fading, noting that although culture shapes values and traditions, many cherished customs were disappearing while others required refinement.
The national secretary reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to ensuring that future generations inherit a well-preserved and vibrant cultural legacy.
Cultural hub for arts and crafts
A member of the organisation, Abeba Matyu Aberene, highlighted the significance of the cultural village, explaining that the project would include entertainment spaces, craft centres, and catering units showcasing the traditional diets of the Gurune-speaking communities.
Youth losing touch with culture.
The Chief of Zaare and a member of Terabuuriyele, Naba Paul Asaana Agoo, expressed concern over the declining cultural consciousness among the youth.
He attributed the trend to increased intermarriages and a growing disconnect from ancestral customs and values among younger generations.
“Our children are not learning our culture. We are building this cultural village so that the upcoming generation can understand and appreciate our heritage,” he said.
Naba Agoo added that the project’s inclusion of a cultural radio station would further promote local language and traditions through storytelling, discussions and youth-focused cultural education.
He emphasised that the station would serve as an important medium for transmitting cultural knowledge and strengthening community bonds.
Source:
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