Accra’s
street carnival is an annual international event based in
Accra, it is established to create a major street party, enhance
cultural sharing between different regions and countries and
to be a showcase for national and international talent.
Project
Aims
Generating
impetus for the tourism sector by creating a popular event
that has something for everyone, Becoming an important revenue
generator for the commercial city of Accra by stimulating
the local economy, facilitating the sharing of divine national
and international cultural approaches to the Christmas and
New Year festivities.
Objectives
To
establish a permanent high profile venue for a wide range
of entertainment during the traditionally quiet week world-wide
between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, which will create
a focus on West Africa at the close of the year, To provide
a vibrant showcase for national, sub-regional and international
artists in the music and entertainment industry and for arts
and crafts, To enhance Ghana’s reputation internationally
as a leader in West African culture, A Celebration of Peace.
Support
for the Carnival
Traditionally,
The AMA, the Mayor of Accra and the Ministry of Tourism have
endorsed the annual Accra’s Vibrant Street Carnival
as an important contribution to the attraction of Ghana and
the sub-region this year. The carnival also enjoys the support
of other national and International Organizations and bodies.
Carnival
2003
The
Carnival has been a huge success since its inception with
an estimated attendance over the two-day period of over 750,000
people. The Carnival now has the potential to grow into the
biggest tourist street event in West Africa. The event represents
grand and accessible entertainment for the people of Ghana
and for foreign visitors.
Traders
enjoy a tremendous income boost over a usually slack period
of expenditure after Xmas. A safe, clean and joyous environment
that has no history of major incidents, the overwhelming response
of the public been to create an even bigger and better Carnival
for 2003. Ghana’s carnival is unique and tremendously
rich in culture.
Foreign
visitors and visiting Ghanaians from abroad have been highly
visible throughout the two days. The organizational capacity
of the Project Executive Committee is of extremely high quality
and professional standards in order to stage the Carnival
successfully in less than four months. Hundreds of people
also contributed to the Carnival in contributing as volunteers,
providing entertainment at a free or reduced price and in
supporting the organizational efforts of the Committee. In
co-coordinating this innovative large event the Committee
met every objective they set out to achieve. We expect to
go from strength in 2003 Carnival.
Dates:
Friday 26th December 2003 and Saturday 27th December 2003
Time:
Officially opens at 10:00 a.m. on Friday 26th December 2003
Venue:
Cantonments Road (Osu Oxford Street)
Participants
At previous
carnivals, it was estimated that in excess of 750,000 local,
national, sub-regional and international visitors attended
over the two days, it is anticipated that 1,000,000 people
will visit the site in 2003.
Major
national and regional performing artists and cultural performers
from West Africa and the Diaspora.
Representatives
of a wide range of countries who have connections with Ghana.
Business
concerns and international tourists.
Major
Programme
An itenary of parties, radio interviews, magazine
exposures and a launch forum preceding the event dates, This
year already we have had performances in Ghana by top international
artists such as Joe, Freddie Jackson, Hugh Masekela, Salif
Keita, Angela Bofil.
A
Televised official launch by a specially invited Dignitary.
A grand street parade with spectacular floats and masqueraders
Main stage: a revolving programme of music bands, dance
performers and other entertainment shows – under the
supervision of and Vibe FM.
Second Stage: Costume competitions and the conclusion of
the Grand Parade – Reggae Area, Francophone area and
Liberian village
Cultural
performances in the audience
Games area and youth programme
A children’s playground
An International food fair
Media & embassy entertainment areas (VIP Hospitality)
Coverage
There
will be extensive national electronic and print coverage of
Accra’s Vibrant Street Carnival 2003 (Internet access
– worldwide). Exposure in International Magazines –
such as Agoo Magazine, Roots Magazine, Ghana Review International,
Pride magazine, Ovation.
Organization
Accra’s
Vibrant Street Carnival 2003 is organized by The Carnival
projects (Gh) Ltd. in a joint venture with Vibe FM. We are
located at Vibe FM Radio Station.
