Etherean Mission International (EM) has marked its 50th anniversary with a vibrant Cultural Day celebration, showcasing Ghana’s rich traditions through dance, music, food, and regalia.
Founded in 1975 by Brother Ishmael Tetteh and now led by Rev. Mrs. Josephine Kafui Tetteh, EM has built its work on the principle of “Respect for Self and Culture.”
The event held on Sunday, August 10 at the mission’s Sakaman headquarters, brought the month-long August festivities to a colourful peak ahead of the official anniversary climax on August 17.
Performers from the School of Performing Arts presented traditional dances including the Ga Waka, Ga Adangme Kple, La Kpa, and the popular Kpalogo, alongside cultural displays by EM members dressed in attire representing Ghana’s major ethnic groups. Guests also shared a feast of local delicacies symbolising unity and shared heritage.
Dignitaries in attendance included Nii Obrempong Dr. Wotse Kojo II, Paramount Chief of James Town, King Nuumo Akwaa Mensah III, Nae Wulomo High Priest of the Ga State, and Rev. Michael Beckwith of the Agape International Spiritual Center in Beverly Hills, USA.
Quoting EM’s founder, “the flower that ignores its roots dies,” organisers said the celebration affirmed the mission’s commitment to preserving culture while empowering communities spiritually.
The final event of the year-long anniversary, dubbed “Remembrance Day,” will be held on August 17 at the Etherean Mission International Centre in Accra.