{"id":167077,"date":"2024-03-31T11:19:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T11:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/31\/back-to-your-village-food-festival-opens-day-two-with-spirited-worship\/"},"modified":"2024-03-31T11:19:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T11:19:57","slug":"back-to-your-village-food-festival-opens-day-two-with-spirited-worship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/31\/back-to-your-village-food-festival-opens-day-two-with-spirited-worship\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Back to Your Village Food Festival&#8217; opens day two with spirited worship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The second day of Citi FM and Citi TV\u2019s \u2018Back to Your Village Food Festival\u2019 commenced with a soul-stirring session of worship and praise led by the organizations\u2019 choir at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) forecourt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1034246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-31-at-09.28.54_41fe1e4f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Vendors and patrons are in a state of reverence, also to mark resurrection Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1034244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-31-at-09.28.54_b9f6fbe3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The final day of the festival is expected to captivate attendees, following the successful inaugural day on Saturday, March 30. Patrons were treated to a variety of regional culinary delights, and anticipation for today\u2019s festivities is at its peak.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1034242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-31-at-09.28.54_6b507ad9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The event\u2019s rustic atmosphere, combined with the flavours of traditional hometown cuisines, has left attendees reminiscing about their roots.<\/p>\n<p>As a key part of the 2024 Heritage Month celebrations, the festival, previously known as the \u201cBack to Your Village Food Bazaar,\u201d has been rebranded to better reflect its cultural importance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1034245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-31-at-09.28.54_f53fd5a4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1062\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Attendees can expect a diverse selection of authentic Ghanaian dishes, including Banku, Omo tuo, Fufu, and Tuo Zaafi, as well as refreshing juices such as Asaana and Zomkom, promising a memorable culinary experience.<\/p>\n<p>Steven Asamoah Boateng, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, on Saturday highlighted the vital role Ghana\u2019s diverse cuisine plays in promoting employment and supporting small businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on Day 1 of Citi TV\/Citi FM\u2019s Back to Your Village Food Festival, he said \u201cIn fact, when we talk about employment, the best way to create employment is through the small businesses that you\u2019ve got and the food that we have.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Ghana, we are very privileged to a variety of food. If you travel outside the country and even the southern African countries, you will be struggling to find something to eat. But if you come to Ghana, Cote D\u2019Ivoire and maybe Togo, you will find food. Don\u2019t forget they all came to Ghana and took it away. We are proud as a people and I am happy to be here\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The Chieftaincy minister expressed appreciation to the management of Citi FM and Citi TV for putting together such a programme to promote tourism, food and culture in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>The Back to Your Village Food Festival is an annual two-day event, formerly known as the \u201cBack to Your Village Food Bazaar,\u201d which is a cornerstone of the Heritage Month celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a chance to delve into Ghana\u2019s rich culinary heritage, with dishes representing the diverse traditions of the north, south, east, and west all on offer.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The second day of Citi FM and Citi TV\u2019s \u2018Back to Your Village Food Festival\u2019 commenced with a soul-stirring session of worship and praise led by the organizations\u2019 choir at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) forecourt. 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