The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) on Wednesday, 16th March, 2022 have launched this year’s Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival at Kwahu Abene after two years of non-operation due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Paragliding Festival is an annual event held during Easter where seasoned pilots from around the world are invited to fly hundreds of people during a four-day event at Kwahu Atibie.
The event has over the years flown thousands of tourists and given them memorable experiences.
Flying over the Odwenoma mountain to the Nkawkaw Park Landing Site is a breathtaking experience for tourists who have dared that feet high.
Speaking to the District Chief Executive of Kwahu East, Hon Isaac Agyapong, he said, Kwahu is a melting point of culture, and geological treasures.
He added that, Kwahu area can boast of some of the best natural and cultural attractions that can attract both domestic and international tourists.
He believes “Entertainment is a sacred pursuit when done well” “When done well, it raises the quality of human life.”
“Efforts at traffic management, security and tourism promotion are in place. Other exciting tourist attraction sites are around for sightseeing.” He added.
Hon Isaac Agyapong therefore commended the CEO of GTA, Mr. Kwasi Agyeman, Dasebre and Nananom, Hon. MMDCEs and all stakeholders for a successful launch.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GTA, Akwasi Agyemang, pointed out the Paragliding Festival has become a trigger for international tourism in Ghana.
“This year hot air balloon, Kwahu Marathon, would be added,” he said.
“The Paragliding Festival would start off even before Good Friday. We have set up the Local Organizing Committee already. Event festival guide designed to inform tourist on what is happening where has been developed as well to enable tourists move around and access events easily.”
The Paragliding is mostly patronized by foreign tourists. Locals rather enjoy the get-together and frenzy bit.
Airlines, hoteliers, transport operators, food vendors, and farmers have been beneficiaries who rake in during the occasion.
The GTA CEO said the intention of making the Paragliding Festival a daily activity is in force.
Tourists who wish to enjoy the Paragliding would pay GH¢550 for a ticket, GH¢500 for flying and the additional GH¢50 for antigen rapid test that is expected to give results in ten minutes.
Tickets have been made available for easy access online.
Kwahu Kyidom hene and Pepease hene, Nana Ayerepe Ababio, urged Kwahu businessmen and women to interact with GTA to see how best to create and provide jobs in the Kwahu area.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Evans Boateng
