A colourful durbar of chiefs from the 10 regions of the country characterised activities of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFAC) 2007, which was held at the Centre for National Culture, Kumasi recently.

As part of activities to commemorate the 10-day event, exhibitions were mounted by the various regions, groups and stakeholders to highlight the nation’s rich traditions and culture.

The Ministry of Information and National Orientation (MINO), as part of its mandate to promote the national orientation concept, African traditions and culture, mounted a traditional kitchen called the “National Orientation Kitchen” at the fair grounds, in addition to its traditional role of mounting a comprehensive photo exhibition.

Hon. Sampson Kwaku Boafo, Minister for Chieftaincy and Culture cuts the tape of the National Orientation Kitchen; a concept of the National Orientation programme of the Ministry of Information and National Orientation; which operated at NAFAC 2007 in Kumasi. With him are some Senior Officials of the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Culture.

Patrons being served at the National Orientation Kitchen; a concept of the National Orientation programme of the Ministry of Information and National Orientation during NAFAC 2007 in Kumasi

Non-Alcoholic beverages and foods on display at the National Orientation Kitchen; a concept of the National Orientation programme of the Ministry of Information and National Orientation during NAFAC 2007, Kumasi.

Minister for Chieftaincy and Culture, Hon. S.K. Boafo holds a discussion with the kitchen staff during the traditional foods and drinks sampling at the Orientation kitchen concept of the Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Accompanying him are senior officials of the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Culture.

Hon. Sampson Kwaku Boafo, Minister for Chieftaincy and Culture, takes a look at the variety of traditional foods and drinks at the National Orientation kitchen; a concept of the National Orientation Programme; of the Ministry of Information and National Orientation at NAFAC 2007, Kumasi.