{"id":166978,"date":"2024-03-30T16:49:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T16:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/30\/back-to-your-village-food-festival-celebrates-ghanas-unity-through-diversity\/"},"modified":"2024-03-30T16:49:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T16:49:17","slug":"back-to-your-village-food-festival-celebrates-ghanas-unity-through-diversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/30\/back-to-your-village-food-festival-celebrates-ghanas-unity-through-diversity\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Back to Your Village Food Festival&#8217; celebrates Ghana&#8217;s unity through diversity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Bernard Avle, the General Manager of <strong>Citi TV<\/strong> and<strong> Citi FM,<\/strong> has stated that the organisation\u2019s \u2018Back to Your Village Food Festival\u2019 goes beyond simply celebrating differences. It\u2019s about recognizing the underlying unity that binds Ghanaians together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are not here because we are different, we are here because we are similar. We are not here because our problems are over, we are here because we\u2019ve made progress as a people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1033948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bazaar-6-2048x1597-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1597\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cCiti TV and Citi FM are bringing Ghanaians from various cultures, various regions to celebrate our differences in similarities. To celebrate our food, to celebrate our music, to celebrate our dance, to celebrate our fashion and celebrate our togetherness,\u201d he stated at the festival\u2019s opening ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1033952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bazaar-3-1536x1184-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1184\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>According to him, the focus is on togetherness adding that Citi FM and Citi TV aim to create a vibrant space where Ghanaians from all walks of life can celebrate their shared love for food, music, dance, fashion, and most importantly, their sense of community.<\/p>\n<p>Vendors are enticing visitors with a dazzling display of Ghana\u2019s indigenous dishes, representing the north, south, east, and west culinary traditions. The aromas are a delightful invitation to explore the rich tapestry of Ghanaian cuisine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1033943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bazaar-7-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Avle emphasized the importance of honouring one\u2019s roots. He pointed out that everyone comes from a village that has shaped them, regardless of their achievements, making the celebration of the food festival crucial.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Back to your village food festival is a reminder that no matter how educated or advanced you are, you came from a village and no matter how smart you are there is a village that trained you in what to do. And so, we are here to celebrate our similarity as a people in our journey,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cBack to Your Village Food Festival\u201d is currently underway at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) forecourt, offering a delicious exploration of Ghana\u2019s rich culinary heritage.<\/p>\n<p>This annual event, previously known as the \u201cBack to Your Village Food Bazaar,\u201d is a cornerstone of the 2024 Heritage Month celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"entry-content no-share\">\n<div class=\"content-inner \">\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bernard Avle, the General Manager of Citi TV and Citi FM, has stated that the organisation\u2019s \u2018Back to Your Village Food Festival\u2019 goes beyond simply celebrating differences. 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