Ministry of Tourism launches National Heritage Photo Competition 2025
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts is celebrating Ghana’s cultural richness through a new photography competition.
The National Heritage Photo Competition 2025 is now open to photographers across all 16 regions, offering a platform to showcase the country’s heritage.
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie says the National Heritage Photo Competition 2025 aims to promote Ghana’s cultural heritage and provide a platform for young creatives to shine.
The competition will highlight the country’s unique cultural and tourism attractions across all districts, while fostering national pride and appreciation for Ghana’s rich cultural diversity.
“We are not only promoting our rich cultural heritage, but providing opportunities for young Ghanaians to showcase their creativity,” she said.
Touching on eligibility and requirements for the competition, the minister said entries can include photographs of heritage sites and cultural products, such as traditional dress and food, and added that participants must not be older than 25 years.
The initiative which is expected to contribute to the growth of Ghana’s tourism industry and promote cultural exchange, is being organized in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and supported by a range of organizations, including the Ghana Tourism Authority, National Folklore Board, National Commission for Culture, Bureau of Ghana Languages, National Theatre of Ghana, National Film Authority, and Ghana Tourism Development Authority.
Others are Pan African Writers Association, the Hotel Catering and Tourism Training Institute, the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the Creative Arts Agency, and W.E.B Du Bois Centre.
