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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 a showcase for national, international cultural and entertainment talent.
THEME [“A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE”]
A street festival to celebrate peace – the energy, vibrance and colour of the Ghanaian and West African sub regional culture.
Four main areas – The Ecowas Village, featuring francophone, Liberian and Nigerian artistes and disc jockeys with their indigenous foods and dinks on sale.
The Children’s Village – Kiddies castles, face painting, lots of ice cream and soft drinks with an emphasis on fun fun fun.
The “Live stage” – A rotation of live performances and celebrity interaction.
The DJ Power Play stage – A rotation of the best DJ’S from various radio stations and nightclubs featuring UK’s best – Jam Promotions.
Colourful floats, masquerades, roller skaters and public involvement with people being encouraged to dress up in fancy colourful attire and have great fun.
Stalls lining up the length and breath of the street selling international delicacies from India, China and the Caribbean as well as our delicious local food and drinks.
A major organized fun filled celebration that is becoming a major tourist attraction and event different from the norm of concerts and chaotic bland street jams – suitable for the whole family.
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.
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, The Ministry of Tourism and the Tourism Board have endorsed the annual Accra’s Viberant 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 2005
The Carnival has been huge success 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 has been to create an even bigger and better Carnival for 2005. 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.
The Commitment of the Project Committee also meant that members willingly committed their reputations, a major amount of working hours and much personal finance into the project. Hundreds of people also contributed to the Carnival in contribution 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 2004.
Carnival Details
Dates: Saturday 31st December 2005 - 2nd Jan 2006
Venue: Osu Oxford Street
Time: Officially Opens at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday 31st Dec. 2005
Close: 04:00am and Monday 2nd Jan 2006
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 2006
Undoubtedly, a major sampling and marketing opportunity in one secure proximity.
Ø Major national and regional performing artists and cultural performers from West African and the Diaspora.
Ø Representatives of a wide range of countries who have connections with Ghana.
Ø Business concerns and international tourists.
Major Programme
An itenary of parties, radio interviews, magazine exposures and a launch forum preceding the event dates.
A Televised official launch by a specially invited Dignitary.
A giant street parade with spectacular floats showcasing colour, energy and culture.
This year, a new phenomenon of inviting the major players in our ailing textile industry to create colourful, vibrant and yet traditionally appealing outfits worn by models from around the country will be introduced to form a showcase of the beauty of our locally produced textiles and prints.
A revolving programme of music bands, dance performers and other entertainment shows.
Ø Cultural performances in the audience
Ø Games area and youth programme
Ø A children’s playground
Ø An International food fair
Ø Media and embassy entertainment areas (VIP Hospitality)
Coverage
There will be extensive national electronic and print coverage of Accra’s Viberant Street Carnival 2005 (Internet access – worldwide). Exposure in International Magazines – such as Agoo Magazine, Roots Magazine, Ghana Review International, Pride magazine and will be re-broadcast on M-Net and OBE TV
Organization
Accra’s Viberant Street Carnival 2005 is organized by The Carnival Projects (Gh) Ltd., in a joint venture with Vibe FM. We are located at Vibe FM Radio Station offices on the 3rd Floor, Pyramid House, Ring Road Central.
