{"id":102829,"date":"2023-09-25T15:56:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T15:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/09\/25\/kennedy-agyapong-fumes-at-government-for-trying-to-use-funerals-as-tourist-attraction\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T15:56:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T15:56:01","slug":"kennedy-agyapong-fumes-at-government-for-trying-to-use-funerals-as-tourist-attraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/09\/25\/kennedy-agyapong-fumes-at-government-for-trying-to-use-funerals-as-tourist-attraction\/","title":{"rendered":"Kennedy Agyapong Fumes At Government For Trying To Use Funerals As Tourist Attraction |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><!-- related --><\/p>\n<p><!-- related --><\/p>\n<p>Kennedy Agyapong\u00a0has heavily descended on the Tourism minister for saying he wants to use Funerals in Ghana as tourist attraction sites.<\/p>\n<p>Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal has hinted at a potential shift in the country\u2019s tourism strategy that could see the rise of \u201cfuneral tourism\u201d as a means to bolster the local tourism industry.<\/p>\n<p>While the planned initiative may not sit too well with some industry players, Dr. Awal believes it is a unique opportunity to showcase Ghana\u2019s rich culture and traditions to the world.<\/p>\n<p>Outlining his vision for \u201cfuneral tourism,\u201d Dr Awal emphasized that funerals in Ghana were not just solemn events but vibrant celebrations of life that offered a window into the country\u2019s diverse cultures.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, showcasing these traditions will provide an authentic and immersive cultural experience for tourists.<\/p>\n<p>This decision by the Government irritated Kennedy Agyapong who called them out for not being visionary leaders.<\/p>\n<h3><strong\/><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"peace_home_topstory\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: rgb(17, 97, 142); font-weight: bold;\"><br \/>\nRead Full Story  &#8230;.<br \/>\nGhanacelebrities &gt;&gt;&gt;<br \/>\n<\/span> : \u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"peace_black_text_4\">Source: Ghanacelebrities.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"clear:both\">&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<td><span class=\"peace_red_text_1\"><\/span>: <span class=\"peace_ash_text_1\">Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of .  accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. 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