The International Adomi River Festival will begin August 7th

Akosombo (E / R), July 20, GNA – An expedition
to explore the largest artificial lake in the world, Lake Volta, will take
Akosombo, one of the biggest destinations in Ghana, from August 7th
-ten.

The first edition of the festival called
"International Festival of Adomi Rivers" to promote nautical tourism
in the country would attend many exciting events, including regatta, water
cycling, jet skiing, diving competitions, among others.

At the launch of the festival, Mr.
Richard Sumah, Executive Director of Apprise Music and Media, organizer of
the event, said the festival initiative annexed the untapped
Volta opportunities to help attract tourism to the region.

"We want to give the natives a
opportunity to tell their stories and sell what they have, which would
develop economic activities and make the district one of the main tourist centers
destinations in the world, "he said.

Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, Supreme Head of the
Akwamu Traditional Area, in its speech, praised the efforts of the organizers for
a major step in the realization of the festival.

"This festival will help us to say our own
story coupled with the fun and commercial activities that would make Asougyaman
District a place to be in August.

"I urge all natives to be part of the
festival and make it a success because it will change the fortune of the
district, "he said.

Odeneho lamented the underutilization of
Lake Volta and its surroundings, after claiming that the lake did not serve
but initiatives like this, would make the lake very
useful.

Mr. Samuel Kwame Agyekum, District Manager
The Asuogyaman District Assembly Executive mentioned the importance of tourism
played in the growth of the region, but stressed the need to further explore the
opportunities available in the region.

"We know that tourism is one of the economic factors
drivers in the area, but we have not been able to discover the full potential of
these tourist sites. So we are on the verge of advancing tourism in the region and
with such festivals, we could have a significant impact in the field of
tourism, "he said.

The four-day event will see a big street
Carnival being staged, as well as a procession in the light of the candles should bring
excitement to both locals and visitors.

GNA