Ghana will now mark every Wednesday as “Fugu Day,” a new government initiative to promote the traditional Batakari attire as a way to celebrate cultural heritage and strengthen national identity, officials said Tuesday.
The initiative, announced by Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie, encourages citizens and friends of Ghana at home and abroad to wear Fugu in its various styles, complemented by traditional accessories.
“This initiative is intended to deepen national cultural awareness, affirm our identity, and project Ghana’s heritage with pride to the world,” Gomashie said in a government statement.
Officials said the program is expected to deliver social and economic benefits, including support for local weavers, artisans and traders. It is also aimed at generating employment and stimulating the creative economy.
The government expressed hope the initiative would foster national unity and serve as a symbol of Ghana’s cultural confidence and self-expression.
Fugu, also known as Batakari, is a traditional handwoven garment historically worn in northern Ghana and now recognized as a symbol of Ghanaian identity.
