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About PANAFEST

Ghana
EVENT NAME:
Pan African Historical Festival (PANAFEST) (GH)
EVENT CATEGORIES:
Culture & Art , Entertainment
Education , Festivals & Fairs
Africa
Dates Active:
Begins: Jul 16, 2025
Ends: Jul 28, 2025
INFORMATION URL:
EVENT ADDRESS:
Cape Coast, Ghana
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DESCRIPTION:

PANAFEST originated with Pan-Africanist Efua Sutherland to promote and enhance unity, Pan-Africanism, and the cultural heritage of Africa. It was an initiative of the Ghanaian government in collaboration with Pan-African and cultural communities. The first official PANAFEST took place in 1992 and occurs every two years.

The 10-day bi-annual festival is a multidisciplinary event featuring various events and activities, including historical exhibits, theater performances, music and dance shows, storytelling sessions, poetry readings, and academic conferences. It celebrates the richness and diversity of African and African diaspora cultures through active engagement in the continent's history.

One of the defining features of PANAFEST is its emphasis on the history of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its impact on African peoples. The festival often includes solemn ceremonies of remembrance and healing at historical sites related to the slave trade, such as the Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Visitors to PANAFEST can expect a profoundly moving, educational, and inspiring experience. It's a chance to connect with African history and heritage and to engage with vibrant and diverse cultural expressions.

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Oct 10, 2024

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