Pakistan celebrates 78th Independence Day in Ghana with cultural festivities and flag hoisting

By James Amoh Junior

Accra, August 22, GNA – The Pakistani community in Ghana celebrated its 78th Independence Day with cultural festivities and a flag hoisting ceremony at the Pakistan High Commission in Accra.

Together with the Pakistani Community in Ghana, the event highlighted the links and cultural exchanges between Pakistan and Ghana.

The celebrations began on August 14 with a flag-raising ceremony at the Pakistan High Commission in Accra, led by Farhat Ayesha, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Ghana.

A notable moment of the ceremony was when the patrons prayed for the prosperity of Pakistan and the freedom of the oppressed peoples of Palestine and Kashmir, reflecting the community’s commitment to global humanitarian issues.

Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations not only commemorated Pakistan’s independence but also served as a bridge of cultural exchange with strong ties between the Pakistani community and their Ghanaian counterparts.

The day also provided a taste of home with a wide range of traditional Pakistani cuisine enjoyed by all.

During the ceremony, messages were conveyed from the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, congratulating the Pakistani diaspora on this occasion and recognizing their contributions to the development of Pakistan.

The High Commissioner, Ms. Farhat Ayesha paid tribute to the leaders of the Pakistan movement, especially Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and emphasized the role of the present generation in taking the nation to new heights.

She said it is the responsibility of the present generation to raise the country to glory.

The High Commissioner acknowledged the efforts of the High Commission in promoting political, diplomatic, economic and social relations between Pakistan and Ghana.

High Commissioner Ayesha noted the significant role of the Pakistani diaspora in promoting closer relations between Ghana and Pakistan through social and business engagements.

She expressed satisfaction at the strengthening of bilateral ties and said, “The two communities have played an important role in bringing the two countries closer together through social and business ties.”

The week’s festivities culminated in the Azadi (Independence) Festival on August 18, hosted at the Pakistan House in Accra.

The festival was a family-oriented event that included quizzes, speeches and a children’s art competition, along with games and educational activities designed to engage young people in the history and culture of their homeland.

GNA